Cookies & BarsNo. 4093 · The 2026 edition
Witches Brew Halloween Butter Cookies
Whisk up some spooky fun with these Witches Brew Butter Cookies, perfect for Halloween parties.
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These Halloween butter cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients and green food coloring. After chilling the dough, roll it out and cut into festive shapes like cauldrons and witch hats. Bake until set, then add black icing for a creepy finish.
Ingredients
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- baking sheets
- rolling pin
- cookie cutters
Directions
- Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in one large egg and one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Add green food coloring and mix until you reach the desired hue.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and chill in the fridge for an hour.
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough to a quarter-inch thickness and cut into Halloween-themed shapes like cauldrons or witch hats.
- Arrange on the prepared sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are firm.
- Let cool on wire racks, then decorate with black icing if you like.
