Halloween Cookies – Jack Skellington Jack O’Lanterns
Delightful Halloween cookies that are easy to make and fun to decorate, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Halloween-themed decorations (sprinkles, icing, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking.
- Mix together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and white sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Form rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass and decorate with Halloween-themed toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool on racks after allowing the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheets.
Notes
Use softened butter for fluffier cookies, and consider chilling the dough if it’s too sticky.