Haunted House Cookies and Sugar Cookies with Icing
Delightfully eerie haunted house cookies and classic sugar cookies adorned with vibrant icing, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Royal Icing (egg whites or meringue powder, powdered sugar, water)
- Candies for Decoration (gummy candies, chocolate, edible glitter)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine your flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together your softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Then, add in your eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well-integrated. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least one hour to help the cookies hold their shape when baking.
- Roll Out the Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a well-floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to create your desired shapes.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Ensure they are completely cooled before decorating.
- Make the Royal Icing: Combine egg whites and powdered sugar in a bowl, whisking until smooth. Adjust consistency with more sugar or water as needed.
- Decorate Your Cookies: Use piping bags or small spatulas to apply icing. Pipe outlines and fill in the centers, adding candy pieces for decoration. Let the icing set completely.
Notes
Experiment with different flavors and decorations to make the cookies uniquely yours!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Halloween cookies, sugar cookies, cookie decorating, haunted house cookies