Description
Delight in the spirit of Halloween with these easy-to-make cookies that are perfect for decorating and sharing. A fun activity for the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Sprinkles or edible decorations
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about three minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Color and Decorate: Divide dough if using multiple colors, knead in food coloring until desired hues are achieved. Roll dough into small balls and place on the baking sheets. Add sprinkles or decorations before baking.
- Bake: Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg