19+ Halloween Cookies Recipe From Scratch Experience Flavor Like Never Before!

Ingredients

For the cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

For the icing:

• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp light corn syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Food coloring of your choice

Instructions

Step 1: Make the cookies

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Remove the dough from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
8. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
9. Using Halloween-shaped cookie cutters, cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 2: Make the icing

1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to create your desired colors.
3. Using a piping bag or a small spoon, decorate the cooled cookies with the icing.
4. Let the icing set before serving or storing the cookies.

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