Description
These gruesome zombie brain cookies are a spooky treat perfect for Halloween. They combine sweet and creepy for a memorable dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red food coloring (for brain effect)
- White icing (for detailing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough.
- Divide dough and tint half with red food coloring.
- Roll dough into thin ropes and twist together to form brain shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool, then add white icing for brain detailing.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier shaping.
- Use a piping bag for precise icing details.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: zombie brain cookies, Halloween treats, spooky desserts