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Halloween Sugar Cookies

Magical Halloween Sugar Cookies Kids Crave – 5-Star Recipe

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Easy-to-make Halloween sugar cookies with a soft center and crispy edges, rolled in festive orange and black sugar.

  • Total Time: 29 mins
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (297g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp almond extract
  • Orange and black sanding sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Beat butter and sugar for 1 minute.
  4. Add egg and extracts. Beat for 30 seconds.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  6. Roll dough balls in colored sugar.
  7. Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • For softer cookies, bake for 12 minutes.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 14 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg