“Spooky Skull Sugar Cookies for a Ghoulish Delight”
Skull sugar cookies are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween or themed parties. These cookies are sweet, crisp, and easy to decorate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Black gel icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use a skull-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating with black gel icing.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft to roll.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Use royal icing for more detailed designs.
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: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg