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Spooky Halloween Cookies

These adorable yet spooky cookies are perfect for Halloween parties, providing a fun and versatile cookie experience that's great for decorating.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 2 sticks butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For sweetness
  • 1 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and flavor
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract For flavor
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour Good for structure
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
For decorating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For icing
  • 2 tablespoons milk To adjust icing thickness
  • 1 cup gel food coloring For bright colors
  • 1 cup candy eyeballs Essential for decoration
  • 1 cup Halloween sprinkles For extra flair

Method
 

Making the dough
  1. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 45 minutes.
Baking the cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick and use Halloween cookie cutters to cut out shapes like pumpkins, ghosts, and bats.
  3. Place the cutouts on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Decorating
  1. Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
  2. Use gel food coloring to tint the icing as desired.
  3. Decorate cookies with icing, candy eyeballs, and sprinkles. Be creative and have fun!
  4. Allow the decorated cookies to set, preferably by refrigerating them.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for best results, and don't stress about perfect decorations; spooky is better than perfect. Store cookies in a sealed container with a slice of bread to keep them soft.