20+ Halloween Sugar Cookies Recipe With Pictures Deliciousness Awaits You!
Published on: Mar 6, 2024
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious homemade sugar cookies? These tasty treats are a staple for any Halloween gathering or party, and with this easy-to-follow recipe and step-by-step pictures, you'll be able to create the perfect batch of spooky cookies that will impress all your friends and family. So get your apron on and let's get baking!
Main Ingredients: Sugar, Butter, Egg, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Soda, Salt
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some festive and delicious sugar cookies? These Halloween sugar cookies are perfect for parties, trick-or-treating, or just enjoying with your loved ones. From simple and classic designs to more intricate and creative ones, there's a recipe for everyone in this list of the top 19 Halloween sugar cookie recipes. So put on your apron and get ready to bake up some spooky and scrumptious treats!
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Decorated Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Large Egg, Vanilla Extract, Almond
If you want to impress your guests or just have some fun in the kitchen, these decorated Halloween sugar cookies are the way to go. From ghosts and jack-o-lanterns to witches and bats, these cookies are not only delicious but also visually stunning. You can use food coloring and decorating tools to create your own unique designs, or follow one of the recipes below for some inspiration.
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Simple Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Flour, Salt, Sugar, Salted Butter, Large Egg, Vanilla
For those who prefer a more minimalistic approach, these simple Halloween sugar cookies are the perfect choice. With just a few ingredients and basic cookie cutters, you can whip up some adorable and tasty treats in no time. These cookies are also great for kids to help decorate, making them a fun family activity for Halloween.
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Soft Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Powder
If you're a fan of soft and chewy cookies, then you'll love these Halloween sugar cookies. These recipes use brown sugar and butter to create a soft and tender texture, making them the perfect fall treat. They're also easy to decorate, so you can have some spooky fun without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Copycat Lofthouse Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Cornstarch, Salt, Baking Soda
Lofthouse cookies are known for their soft and pillowy texture and delicious frosting, and now you can make your own Halloween version at home. These copycat Lofthouse Halloween sugar cookies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. You can choose to make them in traditional Halloween colors or get creative and use different colors for a unique twist.
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Gluten Free Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Gluten Free Flour, Xanthan Gum, Baking
Just because you have a gluten intolerance or allergy doesn't mean you have to miss out on Halloween sugar cookies. These gluten-free recipes use alternative flours and ingredients to create delicious and safe treats for everyone to enjoy. You can also get creative with gluten-free sprinkles or icing to decorate your cookies.
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Stamped Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, White Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Flour, Baking
If you want to add some texture and design to your Halloween sugar cookies, try using a cookie stamp. These cookies are not only delicious but also visually appealing with their unique imprints. You can find cookie stamps in various Halloween designs, or you can even make your own using a carved potato or cookie cutter.
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Halloween Sugar Cookies (Easy Decorating) Video
Main Ingredients: Butter, Shortening, Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Almond
For those who are more visual learners, this recipe tutorial is perfect for you. With step-by-step instructions and a video, you can easily follow along and make some adorable Halloween sugar cookies. The best part? These cookies require minimal decorating skills, so anyone can make them!
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Halloween Sugar Cookies (Monsters)
Main Ingredients: Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough, All Purpose Flour
If you want to take your Halloween sugar cookies to the next level, try making some monster cookies. These recipes use candy eyes, colorful icing, and different cookie shapes to create some spooky and silly monsters. They're perfect for a Halloween party or just as a fun treat to enjoy with your family.
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Spider Web Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Unsalted
These spider web Halloween sugar cookies are not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. With their intricate spider web design, they're sure to impress your guests. You can use black and white icing to achieve the classic spider web look or get creative and use different colors for a unique twist.
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Halloween Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Brown Sugar, Granulated White Sugar
Sprinkles make everything better, and that includes Halloween sugar cookies. These recipes use festive sprinkles to add some color and texture to your cookies. You can use Halloween-themed sprinkles, or mix and match different colors and shapes to create your own unique blend.
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Easy Halloween Sugar Cookies- The Witches
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Greek Yogurt, Vanilla Extract, Orange
These witch-themed Halloween sugar cookies are not only adorable but also delicious. With their witch hat and broomstick designs, they're sure to add some magic to your Halloween celebrations. You can also personalize these cookies with different colors and decorations to match your taste.
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Unsalted Butter, Granulated
Disney lovers, unite! These Mickey and Minnie Mouse Halloween sugar cookies are perfect for any Disney-themed Halloween party. These recipes use cookie cutters and icing to create these iconic characters in their Halloween costumes. They're sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
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Healthier Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, White Sugar, Egg, Lemon Extract, White Whole
For those who want to indulge in some Halloween treats without feeling guilty, these healthier Halloween sugar cookies are the perfect option. These recipes use alternative sweeteners and healthier ingredients to create delicious and guilt-free cookies. You can also add superfoods like chia seeds or flaxseed to boost the nutritional value.
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Halloween Surprise Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Salt, Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Egg
If you want to add a twist to your Halloween sugar cookies, try making some surprise cookies. These recipes use food coloring and different cookie dough to create a surprise center, such as a spider, eyeball, or ghost. These cookies are not only delicious but also a fun and playful addition to your Halloween celebrations.
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Halloween Candy Apple Crisp
Main Ingredients: Granny Smith Apples, Candy, Orange Juice, Sugar
Looking for a different type of Halloween treat? Try making this Halloween candy apple crisp. This recipe takes the classic apple crisp and adds a spooky twist with Halloween candy and caramel sauce. It's the perfect dessert for a Halloween party or a cozy night in with your loved ones.
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Halloween Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Large Egg, Vanilla
If you're a fan of chocolate, then these Halloween chocolate sugar cookies are a must-try. These recipes use cocoa powder and chocolate chips to create a rich and decadent cookie. You can also use white chocolate and food coloring to decorate them with Halloween designs.
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Halloween Sugar Cookies With Royal Icing [Vegan]
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Vegetable
For our vegan friends, we haven't forgotten about you! These Halloween sugar cookies use vegan butter and egg substitutes to create a delicious and cruelty-free treat. The recipe also includes a vegan royal icing for decorating, so you can enjoy these cookies without compromising your beliefs.
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Easy Slice and Bake Halloween Creature Cookies
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Vanilla Extract
If you're short on time but still want to make some Halloween sugar cookies, this recipe is perfect for you. These slice and bake Halloween creature cookies require minimal preparation and baking time, making them a convenient and delicious option. You can also get creative and use different Halloween cookie cutters to make various creatures.
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Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Sugar, Butter, Egg, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Soda, Salt
Celebrate the spooky season with these delicious Halloween Sugar Cookies! Perfect for parties or a fun treat at home, these cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. The best part? They're easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways.
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Decorated Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Large Egg, Vanilla Extract, Almond
If you're looking to take your Halloween Sugar Cookies to the next level, try decorating them with colorful icing and spooky designs. Use food coloring to create vibrant shades and let your imagination run wild with ghosts, witches, and other creepy creatures for a fun and festive treat.
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Simple Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Flour, Salt, Sugar, Salted Butter, Large Egg, Vanilla
Short on time? No problem! These Simple Halloween Sugar Cookies are quick and easy to make, with just a few ingredients. They're perfect for last-minute parties or as a fun activity with the kids. Plus, you can still decorate them to make them extra special.
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Soft Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Powder
If you prefer your Halloween Sugar Cookies on the softer side, this recipe is for you. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of pumpkin spice flavor. They're a delicious twist on a classic sugar cookie and are sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering.
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Copycat Lofthouse Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Cornstarch, Salt, Baking Soda
Love those Lofthouse cookies from the grocery store? Now you can make your own Halloween version at home! These Copycat Lofthouse Halloween Sugar Cookies are soft, pillowy, and perfect for decorating with spooky designs. Plus, you can customize the colors and sprinkles to fit your Halloween theme.
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Gluten Free Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Gluten Free Flour, Xanthan Gum, Baking
Just because you're gluten-free doesn't mean you can't enjoy Halloween Sugar Cookies! This recipe uses almond flour and coconut flour to create a soft and delicious cookie that's perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Top with your favorite dairy-free icing and sprinkle on some gluten-free sprinkles for a festive touch.
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Stamped Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, White Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Flour, Baking
Take your cookie decorating skills to the next level with these Stamped Halloween Sugar Cookies. Use cookie stamps to create intricate designs in your cookies, like spiders, skulls, or jack-o-lanterns. These cookies are a fun and unique addition to any Halloween party.
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Halloween Sugar Cookies (Easy Decorating) Video
Main Ingredients: Butter, Shortening, Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Almond
If you're a visual learner, this Halloween Sugar Cookies video is perfect for you. Watch step-by-step as the recipe comes to life and learn some easy decorating techniques that will make your cookies look professional. This is a great resource for those new to cookie decorating.
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Halloween Sugar Cookies (Monsters)
Main Ingredients: Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough, All Purpose Flour
Looking for a spooky twist on your Halloween Sugar Cookies? These Monster Cookies are just the thing. Use candy eyes, colored icing, and other fun decorations to create your own monster masterpieces. These cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Spider Web Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Unsalted
Add a touch of spookiness to your Halloween Sugar Cookies with these Spider Web Cookies. Use black icing to create a web design on top of your cookies, and top with a chocolate spider for a fun and festive touch. These cookies are perfect for a Halloween-themed dessert table.
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Halloween Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Brown Sugar, Granulated White Sugar
Everything is better with sprinkles, including Halloween Sugar Cookies! Use your favorite festive sprinkles to add some color and texture to your cookies. You can even mix and match different shapes and colors for a truly unique look. These cookies are a fun and easy way to add some Halloween spirit to your dessert spread.
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Easy Halloween Sugar Cookies- The Witches
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Greek Yogurt, Vanilla Extract, Orange
Get creative with your cookie decorating and make these Witch Cookies for Halloween. Use green icing for the witch's face and add a chocolate kiss for the witch's hat. These cookies are simple, fun, and look adorable on any Halloween dessert table.
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Unsalted Butter, Granulated
If you're a Disney fan, these Mickey and Minnie Mouse Cookies are a must-try for Halloween. Use black and orange icing to create the iconic mouse ears and add some decorative details to make them look like spooky characters. These cookies are perfect for a Disney-themed Halloween party.
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Healthier Halloween Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, White Sugar, Egg, Lemon Extract, White Whole
For those looking for a healthier treat, these Halloween Sugar Cookies are made with whole wheat flour and honey instead of white flour and sugar. They're still delicious and perfect for decorating with natural food coloring and healthy toppings like fresh fruit and coconut flakes.
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Halloween Surprise Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Salt, Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Egg
Surprise your guests with these Hidden Treat Cookies for Halloween. These cookies have a hidden surprise inside, like candy or chocolate, that is revealed when you take a bite. They're a fun and unexpected twist on traditional Halloween Sugar Cookies.
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Halloween Candy Apple Crisp
Main Ingredients: Granny Smith Apples, Candy, Orange Juice, Sugar
If you're tired of traditional cookies, try this Halloween Candy Apple Crisp for a change. This recipe combines the crispiness of apples with the sweetness of candy for a delicious and festive dessert. Top with some whipped cream and caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
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Halloween Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Large Egg, Vanilla
For all the chocolate lovers out there, these Chocolate Halloween Sugar Cookies are a must-try. These cookies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for decorating with white icing to create spooky designs. They're a delicious twist on traditional sugar cookies and are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party.
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Halloween Sugar Cookies With Royal Icing [Vegan]
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Vegetable
Vegans don't have to miss out on the fun with these Halloween Sugar Cookies made with vegan butter and unsweetened almond milk. Top with royal icing made with aqua faba for a vegan-friendly and delicious twist on traditional sugar cookies. These cookies are perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions.
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Easy Slice and Bake Halloween Creature Cookies
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Vanilla Extract
If you're short on time but still want to make a fun and festive treat, these Slice and Bake Halloween Creature Cookies are the perfect solution. Made with store-bought cookie dough, these cookies are easy to prepare and can be decorated with colored icing and fun toppings for a spooky touch. They're a quick and easy way to get into the Halloween spirit.
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious homemade sugar cookies? These tasty treats are a staple for any Halloween gathering or party, and with this easy-to-follow recipe and step-by-step pictures, you'll be able to create the perfect batch of spooky cookies that will impress all your friends and family. So get your apron on and let's get baking!
Ingredients
For the cookies:
2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the icing:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp milk
2 tsp light corn syrup
1/2 tsp almond extract
Food coloring (orange, black, green)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use your favorite Halloween cookie cutters to cut out the dough into spooky shapes.
9. Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. While the cookies are cooling, make the icing. In a medium bowl, mix together confectioners' sugar, milk, corn syrup, and almond extract until smooth.
12. Divide the icing into 3 bowls and add orange, black, and green food coloring to create your desired colors.
13. Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a small spoon or a piping bag to decorate them with the icing.
14. Let the icing dry completely before serving the cookies.
Final Thoughts
These Halloween sugar cookies are not only delicious but also a fun and creative activity for the whole family. You can let your imagination run wild and decorate them with different designs and colors. These cookies are perfect for any Halloween party or as a special treat for trick-or-treaters. So grab your ingredients and get baking, and don't forget to share your spooky creations with us!
Are you ready to try this delicious Halloween sugar cookies recipe for yourself? Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to tag us in your pictures on social media. Happy Halloween!
