Description
Haunted Forest Pine Nut Cookies are a delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn and Halloween with their unique combination of sweet and nutty flavors, perfect for fall gatherings or spooky celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (approximately 227 grams)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (approximately 200 grams)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (approximately 220 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (approximately 360 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pine nuts (approximately 140 grams)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients in one place.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Lightly dust with powdered sugar and serve on a dark wooden platter with pine needles and autumn leaves.
Notes
- Airtight container for storage keeps cookies soft.
- Layer cookies with parchment paper if stacking.
- Unbaked dough can be frozen for later use.
- Best consumed within a week for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Haunted Forest Pine Nut Cookies, Halloween cookies, fall baking, spooky treats