Slice and Bake Halloween Cookies
Colorful and festive cookies perfect for Halloween, easy to prepare and customizable for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (for designs)
- Sprinkles or other decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well blended with the butter-sugar mixture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Color the dough: Divide the dough into portions and add food coloring to each, mixing until you reach your desired shade.
- Shape the dough: Shape the colored dough into logs, about 1-2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is chilling.
- Slice the cookies: Remove logs from the refrigerator, slice into rounds about 1/4 inch thick, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Monitor to prevent overbaking.
- Cool and decorate: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate while slightly warm.
Notes
Ensure that the butter and egg are at room temperature for better mixing. Chill the dough thoroughly for best results.