Cookies & BarsNo. 8112 · The 2026 edition
Beginner Halloween Cookie Recipes
These beginner-friendly Halloween cookies are easy to make and perfect for spooky decorating fun!
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This recipe yields soft, buttery sugar cookies tinted orange and black. With simple steps and minimal ingredients, you can create festive treats ready for icing and sprinkles. Perfect for bakers of any skill level.
Ingredients
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- rolling pin
- Halloween cookie cutters
- baking sheets
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly incorporate this dry mix into the butter mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Split the dough into two equal portions. Color one portion orange and the other black using food coloring. Wrap each in plastic and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough and use Halloween-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Arrange the cutouts on baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on wire racks. If you like, decorate with icing and sprinkles.
