Description
Fun, festive, and fuss-free cookies perfect for Halloween parties, trick-or-treat night, or just a spooky afternoon in the kitchen — no fancy decorating skills required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For decorating: candy eyes, orange/black/purple sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, melted chocolate (dark or white, dyed if desired), small candies like M&Ms or candy corn
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- For drop cookies, scoop dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. For shaped cookies, roll dough to ¼-inch thick and cut with Halloween cookie cutters.
- Press in candy eyes or sprinkles before baking if you want them set into the cookie.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before decorating with icing, melted chocolate, or extra toppings.
Notes
For best results, chill dough before cutting shapes to prevent spreading. Decorated cookies are best enjoyed within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: halloween cookies, spooky treats, easy halloween recipes, decorated cookies