Cookies & BarsNo. 9470 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Sugar Cookies
Get spooky with these easy Halloween sugar cookies—perfect for decorating with ghosts, bats, and pumpkins!
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These Halloween sugar cookies start with a classic dough that's flavored with vanilla and chilled for easy rolling. After cutting into fun shapes, they bake until just golden, then become a canvas for your favorite festive decorations. Perfect for parties or a fun family activity.
Ingredients
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- rolling pin
- cookie cutters
- baking sheets
- wire cooling racks
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together thoroughly.
- Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
- Split the dough into two equal portions, wrap each tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch, then cut into Halloween-themed shapes with cookie cutters.
- Arrange the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on wire racks.
- Decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing or Halloween sprinkles to your liking.
Per serving
- 7 fat g
- 20 carbs g
- 10 sugar g
- 150 calories
- 2 protein g
