Zombie Cookies
Zombie Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween gatherings, combining buttery cookie flavor with vibrant royal icing designs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 6 tablespoons water (adjust as needed)
- Food coloring (Electric Green, Electric Pink, Red Red, and Super Black)
- Jumbo candy eyes
- Red food coloring pen (optional)
- Disposable decorating bags
- Couplers and decorating tips (sizes 2, 3, and 4)
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients to form a dough and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll and cut the cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch circles. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden, then cool on wire rack.
- Prepare the royal icing: Combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water, beating until smooth. Divide and tint with food coloring.
- Get ready for decorating: Prepare icing bags with tips; adjust green icing’s consistency for piping.
- Outline and decorate: Outline cookies with green icing, let set for 5 minutes. Pipe pink