Spooky Halloween Cookies Recipe [With Cutter]

 

Well the season is here, and the spookiness is in the air, but so you know how to get the feeling "just right"? It's with the right Halloween themed cookies.

Cookies are one of the best snacks consumed during this period, because it's tasty, and it can be eaten on the go.

Enough chatter, more cutter!

To get your cookies recipes and look to be just perfect, you're going to need a nice cookie cutter for this. You can always get one with the shape of a pumpkin, a witch of any other things, I'll show you how to purchase one at the end of this recipe.

Halloween Cookies recipe

Ingredients:

Below are the required ingredients for the cookies:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Now for the icing, have these ingredients ready:

• 2 large egg whites
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• Food coloring in Halloween colors (orange, black, green, etc.)

How to make Halloween-themed cookies

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

How to make the Halloween themed cookies icing 

1. In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites and lemon juice until combined.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until the icing is smooth, thick, and glossy. If it's too thick, add a bit more lemon juice.
3. Divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to create different Halloween colors.
4. Use a piping bag or a small plastic sandwich bag with a tiny corner snipped off to pipe the icing onto the cookies. Decorate with your favorite Halloween designs.
5. Allow the icing to set for a few hours or overnight until it's completely dry and firm

How to get Halloween Cookie cutter

Here are a few Halloween Cookie cutter that I've hand picked to give you the best experience, without you at a cheap price.

Above is a picture of a Halloween cutter available for just $6⁹⁹ on Amazon.

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TIP:

Creating Halloween-themed cookies can be a fun and creative baking project. Here's a tip to make your Halloween cookies stand out:

Use Themed Cookie Cutters: Invest in Halloween-themed cookie cutters, such as pumpkins, ghosts, bats, or witches. These cutters will give your cookies a distinctive Halloween shape, making them instantly recognizable and adding to the festive spirit. You can find a variety of Halloween cookie cutters at baking supply stores or online.

To take it a step further, you can also decorate your cookies with icing or colored sugar to add details like Jack-o'-lantern faces, spooky eyes, or other Halloween-themed designs. This will make your cookies look even more festive and fun.