Cookies & BarsNo. 6981 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Cookies
Spooky and sweet, these homemade Halloween cookies are perfect for your festive baking session.
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Whip up a batch of festive Halloween cookies using simple ingredients. After chilling and cutting into spooky shapes, bake until golden and decorate with sprinkles while warm.
Ingredients
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- cookie sheet
- rolling pin
- cookie cutters
Directions
- Heat your oven to 350°F.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, stir together the flour and baking powder.
- Slowly incorporate the dry mixture into the wet, stirring until just blended.
- Refrigerate the dough for half an hour.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough out and use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown.
- While still warm, top with Halloween sprinkles.
More photos
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