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Ingredients

For the cookies:

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

For the frosting:

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-4 tbsp milk
• Food coloring (optional)
• Assorted Halloween sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.

7. Use Halloween themed cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting by mixing together the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

11. If desired, add food coloring to the frosting to create different colors.

12. Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate them with the frosting and sprinkles.

13. Let the frosting set before serving and enjoying your spooky Halloween sugar cookies!