Description
Bat sugar cookies are a delightful treat that brings a touch of whimsy to any occasion, especially during Halloween. These cookies are not just delicious; they are also fun to make and decorate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup white icing
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by whisking together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Cream softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Chill the dough by dividing it into two portions, flattening into disks, wrapping in plastic wrap, and refrigerating for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll out the chilled dough to ¼ inch thick. Cut out bat shapes and place them on lined baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Decorate cooled cookies by dipping them in melted chocolate icing, adding white icing designs, and sprinkling with edible glitter.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Do not skip the chilling step to maintain cookie shape.
- Mix until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Preheat the oven for even baking.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- 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: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween, cookies, bat cookies, sugar cookies, dessert