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Halloween Decorated Cookies

Spooky-Sweet Halloween Decorated Cookies You'll Adore

Delight in these Halloween Decorated Cookies, a perfect blend of fun, nostalgia, and spooky shapes for your gatherings.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookie decorating, festive cookies, Halloween Decorated Cookies, holiday baking, soft and chewy cookies, spooky treats
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutters
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar to ensure a sweet texture
  • 1 large Egg to bind ingredients
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour for structure and texture
  • 0.5 cup Black Cocoa Powder for rich flavor
  • 0.5 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder for enhanced chocolate goodness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt to balance sweetness

For the Royal Icing

  • 1 large Egg White for icing consistency
  • 2-3 cups Powdered Sugar to achieve firm icing
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional, for additional flavor

Instructions

Preparation

  • Cream the butter until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Incorporate powdered sugar, beating until fully combined.
  • Add the egg and mix until smooth and glossy.
  • Sift and combine flour, cocoa powders, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it, and chill for at least 30-45 minutes.
  • Roll the dough between parchment papers to 4 mm thickness.
  • Cut shapes using cookie cutters and chill again for an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and bake cookies for about 10 minutes.
  • Cool cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Royal Icing

  • Beat egg white until frothy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  • Mix until shiny peaks form, adding vanilla if desired.
  • Divide and color the icing as desired with gel food coloring.
  • Decorate cooled cookies, allowing icing to dry for 3 to 6 hours.

Notes

Chill dough for best results. Ensure icing consistency is suitable for decorating. Use quality ingredients for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg