Halloween is just around the corner, and there are so many fun ways to get into the spooky spirit! One of my favorite ways to celebrate this holiday is by baking Halloween-themed treats. Today, I want to share with you two delicious recipes for Halloween sugar cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family. These recipes are easy to follow, and the end result is a batch of spooktacular treats that are perfect for any Halloween party or gathering.
The first recipe is from A Pretty Life In The Suburbs, and it’s for Halloween pumpkin sugar cookies. To make these cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
– orange food coloring
– green decorating gel or frosting
To start, cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Add a few drops of orange food coloring to the dough, and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Once the cookies have cooled, use the green decorating gel or frosting to create the pumpkin stems. Serve and enjoy!
The second recipe is from Canny Costumes, and it’s for Halloween frosted sugar cookies. To make these cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup milk
– black food coloring
– white frosting or royal icing
To start, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mixing until just combined. Add a few drops of black food coloring to the dough, and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut out the cookies and place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Once the cookies have cooled, use the white frosting or royal icing to decorate them with spooky designs. Serve and enjoy!
In conclusion, these Halloween sugar cookie recipes are easy to follow and produce delicious results. They’re perfect for any Halloween party or gathering, and are sure to impress your guests. So why not try making them at home this Halloween season? Your taste buds will thank you!
