Creeping It Real With These Tea-Licious Frankenstein Halloween Cookies Recipe

Directions

1. Begin by combining the flour and green tea powder in a large mixing bowl, then whisk them together until evenly distributed. In a separate container, beat the softened butter and caster sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and airy. Stir in the vanilla extract, then slowly fold in the flour-tea blend, mixing only until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two equal portions, form each into a flat disc, wrap them tightly in plastic film, and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of sixty minutes.
2. Once the dough has firmed up, adjust your oven temperature to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Roll the chilled dough out on a clean surface until it reaches a quarter-inch thickness. Cut the dough into square shapes and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Place the tray in the freezer for ten to fifteen minutes to help the cookies hold their shape during baking.
3. Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about fourteen to sixteen minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown. Remove the tray from the oven and let the cookies rest on a wire rack until they are completely cool to the touch.
4. For the decoration phase, use white icing to pipe the eyes onto the cooled cookies. Switch to black icing to draw the hair, scars, and facial features. If you prefer a more detailed look, pipe on small bolts or screws along the sides of the face. For additional flair, attach heart or bone-shaped sprinkles using a dab of melted chocolate, then brush them with silver edible paint for a metallic finish.
5. To add a sweet finish, dip the bottom half of each cookie into melted chocolate. You can mix a pinch of green tea powder into white chocolate melts for a subtle flavor twist, or choose any other chocolate variety that suits your taste.