easy halloween cookies
These simple and fun Halloween cookies are perfect for a spooky party or a festive treat. Decorated with vibrant colors and creepy eyeballs, they're sure to be a hit!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 drops green gel icing color
- 3 drops orange gel icing color
- 3 drops purple gel icing color
- 1 cup sanded sugar (optional)
- 24 pieces eyeballs
- 1 cup M&Ms
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. The dough will be thick.
- Divide the dough into three bowls. Color each with the gel icing colors as desired.
- Shape 1.5 tablespoon of dough into balls, roll in sanding sugar if using, then place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Remove from oven.
- Immediately press eyeballs and M&Ms into the cookies while warm.
- Allow cookies to cool on sheets for 4-5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Feel free to customize the colors and decorations for extra Halloween fun!