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Best Halloween Cookies Recipe (Easy, Step-by-Step)

Make Halloween Cookies with pantry staples, clear cues, and flexible swaps.
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Servings: 24
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • Assorted food coloring orange, black, green, purple
  • Royal icing or cookie icing
  • Sprinkles candy eyes, and Halloween decorations

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients until dough comes together. Divide dough into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into Halloween shapes (pumpkins, bats, ghosts, etc.).
  5. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
  6. Tint royal icing with Halloween colors. Decorate cookies with icing, sprinkles, and candy eyes.
  7. Let icing set before serving or storing.