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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, chewy, and bursting with festive flavors, these cookies are perfect for spooky gatherings or fun family baking sessions. With a simple recipe that allows for creativity, you can decorate them with vibrant orange and black sanding sugar or get imaginative with your own toppings. These cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making them ideal for party favors or classroom goodies. Gather your loved ones and indulge in this playful baking adventure that will surely brighten up your Halloween festivities!

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 1 1/2 cups (297g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp almond extract
  • Orange sanding sugar
  • Black sanding sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  2. Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add egg and extracts; mix well.
  3. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until combined.
  4. Roll dough into balls, then coat in sanding sugar. Place on a baking sheet lined with silicone mat.
  5. Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden around edges; cool on wire rack.

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