Description
Skeleton sugar cookies are a delightful treat that brings a spooky twist to your baking, perfect for Halloween.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour: This is the base of your cookie dough, providing structure.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder: This helps the cookies rise and become fluffy.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt: A pinch of salt enhances the sweetness of the cookies.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 grams): Butter adds richness and flavor to the cookies.
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar: This sweetens the dough and helps create a nice texture.
- 1 large egg: The egg binds the ingredients together and adds moisture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: This adds a lovely flavor that complements the sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional): For a unique twist, almond extract can enhance the flavor.
For decorating your skeleton cookies, you’ll also need:
- Royal icing: Made from 4 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons meringue powder, and 6-8 tablespoons water.
- Black food coloring: This is essential for adding spooky details to your skeletons.
- Colorful sprinkles: These add a festive touch and make your cookies even more fun!
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.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out skeleton shapes.
- Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare royal icing and decorate the cookies with it, allowing the icing to dry completely for 4 to 6 hours before adding sprinkles.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining the cookie shape.
- Keep an eye on baking time as ovens vary.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating to prevent melting icing.
- 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: skeleton sugar cookies, Halloween cookies, decorated cookies, royal icing