Description
These Halloween Skeleton Cookies are festive treats that combine flavor with an artistic presentation. Perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Royal icing for decoration
- Black food coloring
- White food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Use skeleton-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate with royal icing, using black and white food coloring to create skeleton designs.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- Experiment with different skeleton designs for visual impact.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween Skeleton Cookies, spooky snacks