Get ready to cast a delicious spell in your kitchen with these wickedly soft and absolutely irresistible Halloween Sugar Cookies! Perfect for little monsters and grown-up ghouls alike, these eggless delights are so easy to make that you'll feel like you've conjured them out of thin air. Whether you're planning a Halloween party, looking for a fun baking activity with kids, or just craving something sweet and festive, these cookies are about to become your new seasonal obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 32 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 18 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
- Decorative icing (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well until all the wet ingredients are fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Once the dough is well combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 10 minutes. This will help the dough firm up and make it easier to handle.
- After chilling, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass to create a thicker cookie shape.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked; this is okay as they will continue to set as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate them with decorative icing as desired. You can create fun Halloween designs like ghosts, pumpkins, or spooky faces!
- Enjoy your Easy Eggless Halloween Soft Sugar Cookies with friends and family!
Tips
- Chill Out: Refrigerating the dough helps prevent spreading and makes the cookies hold their shape better. Don't skip this magical step!
- Decorating Secrets: Use royal icing or store-bought decorative icing to create spooky designs. Thin piping tips work great for detailed Halloween faces and patterns.
- Storage Spell: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For maximum freshness, place a piece of bread in the container to keep them soft.
- Flavor Variations: Experiment with different extracts like peppermint or orange to give your cookies a unique Halloween twist.
- Make-Ahead Magic: You can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to a month, making party prep a breeze!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
