Quick way to grow Halloween Sugar Cookies
These quick Halloween sugar cookies are fun to make and perfect for a spooky treat. They are easy to decorate and can be customized with your favorite Halloween designs.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Rolling pin
- Halloween cookie cutters
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing & Decoration
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4-6 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- food coloring Halloween colors
- Halloween sprinkles optional
Instructions
Baking the Cookies
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugartogether until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into Halloween shapes.
- Slightly space the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating the Cookies
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the icing.
- Divide the icing into separate bowls and tint with Halloween food coloring.
- Decorate cooled cookies with the colored icing and add sprinkles if desired.
- Let the decorated cookies set completely before storing.
Notes
For best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature before creaming. Be careful not to overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy. Get creative with your Halloween cookie cutters and decorations!