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Halloween Cookies

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Delightful cookies perfect for Halloween celebrations, allowing for fun decoration and festive flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond for a twist)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for royal icing)
  • 2 egg whites (or 5 tablespoons meringue powder mixed with water)
  • Food coloring (for decorating)
  • Edible glitter (optional)
  • Candy eyes (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until combined.
  2. Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Roll and Cut: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters in Halloween shapes to cut out the cookies. Place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  4. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Make the Royal Icing: In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and egg whites (or meringue powder) until the mixture is smooth and can hold a stiff peak. Divide the icing into separate bowls, adding food coloring as desired.
  6. Decorate the Cookies: Use piping bags or plastic squeeze bottles to decorate your cooled cookies with royal icing. Add candy decorations or edible glitter while the icing is still wet.

Notes

Chill the dough to ensure ease of rolling and cutting. Watch the baking time as ovens can vary.

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