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Decorated Halloween sugar cookies with orange and black icing

Quick way to grow Halloween Sugar Cookies

These quick Halloween Sugar Cookies are a fun and easy treat to make, perfect for any spooky celebration. They come together with minimal effort, allowing for more time to decorate and enjoy!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing & Decorations
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • food coloring Halloween colors
  • Halloween sprinkles
Optional
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Equipment

  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • rolling pin
  • Halloween cookie cutters
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Mixing and Baking
  1. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness, then cut out Halloween shapes.
  4. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  5. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating
  1. For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, adding more milk for a thinner consistency.
  2. Divide icing into separate bowls and tint with desired Halloween food colorings.
  3. Decorate cooled cookies with icing and Halloween sprinkles, allowing icing to set before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the cookie dough. Make sure your butter is truly softened for the best cookie dough consistency. Get creative with your cookie cutters and decorations to make them spooky and fun!