Halloween Sugar Cookies
Buttery sugar cookies rolled and cut into spooky shapes, perfect for Halloween decorating. Quick to make with simple ingredients.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 160
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream the 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Beat in the 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk the 2.5 cups flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- 4
On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into Halloween shapes with cookie cutters.
- 5
Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tools you’ll need
- rolling pin
- cookie cutters
- baking sheet
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
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