Easy Halloween Cookies: Spooktacular Treats for All
Halloween is just around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about treats. If you're looking for some easy and festive cookies to make, you've come to the right place. Here are a few recipes for easy Halloween cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone:
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 3/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1 large egg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
7. Cut out cookies with pumpkin-shaped cookie cutters.
8. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Ghost Meringue Cookies
Ingredients:
* 3 large egg whites
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* Black food coloring gel
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4. Gradually add the sugar, beating until the meringue is thick and glossy.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Add a few drops of black food coloring gel and mix until the desired color is achieved.
7. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
8. Pipe out ghost shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 1-2 hours, or until the meringues are dry and crisp.
10. Let the meringues cool completely on the baking sheet.
Spiderweb Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 3/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1 large egg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* Black royal icing
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
7. Cut out cookies with round cookie cutters.
8. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Use a knife or toothpick to score a spiderweb design onto the top of each cookie.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once the cookies have cooled, use black royal icing to pipe on spiderweb designs.
These are just a few ideas for easy Halloween cookies that you can make at home. With a little creativity, you can come up with many other fun and festive treats. So get baking and enjoy the spooky season!