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Cookies & BarsNo. 6990 · The 2026 edition

Halloween Sugar Cookies

Create spooky treats with these easy-to-make Halloween sugar cookies!

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Halloween Sugar Cookies
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Learn how to make festive Halloween sugar cookies with step-by-step instructions. Start by creaming the ingredients, chilling the dough, and baking the cookies to perfection. Finish with a sweet icing and endless decorating options for a fun and delicious treat!

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cream together sugar, brown sugar, shortening, and butter in a large bowl. Add eggs and cream.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients. Shape dough into a ball, wrap, and chill for at least 3 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. For the icing, mix icing sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add food coloring and adjust consistency as needed. Decorate cookies.

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