Description
Get into the Halloween spirit with these Simple Halloween Cookies! Perfect for festive gatherings, these delightful treats are easy to make and fun to decorate. Shaped like ghosts and pumpkins, they fill your home with the warm aromas of vanilla and chocolate. Gather your little goblins for a baking adventure that creates sweet memories and spooky smiles!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients on low speed.
- Divide dough and add gel food coloring for vibrant shades. Mix well.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft. Let cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg