20 Homemade Halloween Cookie Recipes that are Fun & Festive

Directions

1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
2. Using a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and airy.
3. Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, and whisk them together.
5. Slowly incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring only until everything is just blended.
6. Separate the dough into several portions and tint each with your desired food coloring, kneading until the color is uniform throughout.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each colored dough piece and use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to press out shapes.
8. Arrange the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave some space between each.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until you see the edges turning a light golden color.
10. Let the cookies cool down fully before you start decorating with sprinkles, icing, or any other embellishments.