Description
These Easy Halloween Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles are delightful, festive treats perfect for Halloween celebrations. Soft, buttery sugar cookies decorated with colorful sprinkles add a fun and sweet touch to any party. Simple to prepare with no chilling time needed, these cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring surface
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping
- ½ cup Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable baking mat for a sustainable option.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and aerated, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to incorporate all ingredients and achieve a smooth dough.
- Roll Out Dough: Generously flour a clean surface and a rolling pin. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface. Roll the dough out evenly until it is about ½ inch thick.
- Add Sprinkles: Evenly spread the Halloween sprinkles over the rolled-out dough and lightly press them down so they adhere well to the dough surface.
- Cut Shapes: Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough. Carefully peel each cookie off the cutting board and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least an inch apart.
- Reuse Dough: Gather the leftover dough scraps, form them into a ball, and roll out again to repeat the process until all dough is used. Add more sprinkles as needed.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a plate for serving. Enjoy your festive Halloween treats!
Notes
- These cookies do not require chilling time, making them quick and easy to prepare.
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure smooth creaming with sugar.
- You can substitute the almond extract with an additional 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract if preferred.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- If you want a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suited for baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
