Halloween Pumpkin Cookies
Festive Halloween Pumpkin Cookies that offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for royal icing)
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder (for royal icing)
- Water as needed (for royal icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for even baking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Mix gradually with the dry mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and flatten gently.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before decorating with icing.
- Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth.
- Decorate once cookies are completely cool.
Notes
For better cookie texture, avoid overmixing the dough and let cookies cool completely before decorating.