Halloween Ghost Sugar Cookies
Delightful Halloween Ghost Sugar Cookies that combine sweet flavor with festive fun, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Black icing or chocolate for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure the cookies bake evenly.
- Mix together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder until fully combined.
- Cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until incorporated.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until the dough forms.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place on cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Mix the powdered sugar and milk to create frosting.
- Use black icing or chocolate to decorate cookies like ghosts.
Notes
Softened butter is key for the right texture. You can omit almond extract if allergic and use extra vanilla.