Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Halloween sugar cookies! Soft, buttery, and adorned with vibrant sprinkles, they’re perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying during family movie nights. This easy-to-follow recipe is a fun way to create lasting memories with loved ones as you bake and decorate these whimsical treats together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Halloween sprinkles (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a cohesive dough forms.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll chilled dough into tablespoon-sized balls, place on prepared baking sheets, and flatten slightly. Add Halloween sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg