Spooktacular 20-Minute Bat-Shaped Cookies Recipe Unveiled
Simple and fun bat-shaped cookies perfect for Halloween or any spooky occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Black food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Divide dough, add black food coloring if desired.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into bat shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles after baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg