20+ Homemade Halloween Cookie Recipe Savor The Mouthwatering Goodness!

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a flattened disk.
6. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Take one disk of dough out of the refrigerator and roll it out to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
9. Using Halloween themed cookie cutters, cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Repeat with the second disk of dough.
13. Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can decorate them with orange, black, and green frosting to make them extra festive!

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