Description
Delightful Halloween Shortbread Cookies that are simple to make and perfect for any spooky occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Halloween-themed cookie cutters
- Sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather a large mixing bowl. Add the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar, then blend until fluffy.
- Introduce the vanilla extract and salt, then gradually add the all-purpose flour. Mix at low speed until just combined; add food coloring if desired.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll out one disc on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to create shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use coconut or almond flour. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg