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Decorated Halloween sugar cookies with orange and black icing

Quick way to grow Halloween Sugar Cookies

These quick Halloween sugar cookies are easy to make and perfect for a spooky treat. They are ideal for decorating with your favorite Halloween-themed icing and sprinkles.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Rolling pin
  • Halloween cookie cutters
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
  6. Divide the dough in half and roll out each half on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  7. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating (Optional)
  1. Once completely cooled, decorate your Halloween sugar cookies with royal icing, sprinkles, or edible markers as desired.

Notes

For best results, make sure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming. Chilling the dough for 15-30 minutes before rolling can also make it easier to handle and prevent spreading. Get creative with your decorations for a truly spooky treat!