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Halloween Sugar Cookies

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Soft, buttery Halloween sugar cookies that hold their shape beautifully when baked. Perfect for cutting into spooky shapes and decorating with colorful frosting.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (222g) salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup (233g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups (456g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 batch Sugar Cookie Frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). In the bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together for a full 2 minutes, until extremely light and fluffy.
  2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Add the flour and baking powder. Continue mixing even if the dough initially looks dry; it will come together and should have a play-doh-like consistency. If the dough is too dry, add water 1 teaspoon at a time. If it is too wet, add flour 1 teaspoon at a time.
  4. Roll out the dough and cut it into your desired Halloween shapes and sizes. The cookies do not spread significantly, so roll the dough to your desired finished thickness.
  5. Place the cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 7-11 minutes, depending on their size. They are ready when the tops are no longer wet or glossy and the cookies have puffed slightly.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool completely, then decorate with Sugar Cookie Frosting or your favorite crusting vanilla buttercream.

Notes

  • Baking time varies depending on the size and thickness of the cookies.
  • If the dough is too dry, add water 1 teaspoon at a time; if too wet, add flour 1 teaspoon at a time.
  • These cookies hold their shape well and do not spread significantly during baking.
  • Cool completely before frosting and decorating.

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