Description

Scary Halloween Cookies are spooky, sweet sugar cookies decorated with icing, candy, and Halloween flair—perfect for parties, trick-or-treating, or festive baking fun with kids.

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Royal icing or buttercream for decorating
Gel food coloring (black, red, green, purple, etc.)
Candy eyes, sprinkles, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
Divide dough in half, shape into discs, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into spooky shapes using Halloween cookie cutters.
Place cookies on prepared sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
Cool cookies completely before decorating.
Use royal icing or buttercream to create mummy stripes, bloody bites, monster faces, stitched mouths, or other scary designs. Add candy eyes and sprinkles as desired.

Notes

Chill dough to prevent cookies from spreading.Use gel food coloring for bold hues without thinning icing.Royal icing dries firm and is best for detailed designs; buttercream adds texture.Let royal icing set for several hours before stacking or packaging.Make dough ahead and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 25mg