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Halloween Sugar Cookie Recipe

Halloween Sugar Cookie Recipe

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Get ready to celebrate Halloween with these delightful Halloween Sugar Cookies! Soft and chewy, these cookies are perfect for any festive gathering. With their vibrant orange and black sanding sugar coating, they’re not just tasty treats; they also add a spooky touch to your Halloween decor. Easy to make and fun for kids to decorate, this recipe yields about 12-14 cookies that are sure to be a hit at parties or as sweet handouts for trick-or-treaters. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or simply looking for a fun baking project, this Halloween Sugar Cookie Recipe will bring joy and deliciousness to your festivities.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp almond extract
  • Orange sanding sugar for decoration
  • Black sanding sugar for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts; mix until combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Roll dough into balls using a cookie scoop and then roll in colored sanding sugar before placing on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.

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