Description

Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Halloween Sugar Cookies. This easy-to-make recipe transforms a classic sugar cookie into a colorful treat perfect for parties, gatherings, or cozy nights at home. With their chewy texture and sweet flavor enhanced by vanilla and almond extracts, these cookies are sure to please both kids and adults alike. Customize them with vibrant decorations that match your Halloween theme, making baking a fun activity for family and friends. Get ready to impress with these spooky yet delightful cookies!

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp almond extract
Orange and black sanding sugar for decoration

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
Roll dough balls in orange or black sanding sugar and place on a silicone-lined baking sheet with space between each cookie.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden at the edges; cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding citrus zest to the dough. Experiment with different colors of sanding sugar for diverse holiday themes. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can enhance flavor and maintain shape.