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Ghost Cookies

Delightful Ghost Cookies: Sweet Treats for Halloween Fun

These Ghost Cookies are delightful, chewy, and easy to make, perfect for Halloween gatherings and fun.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Dust surfaces with extra flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 sticks Butter, softened Ensure at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Essential for dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
For the Icing
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Base ingredient for icing.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup For shine and pliability.
  • 1 tablespoon Almond (or Vanilla) Extract
  • 1 drop Black Food Coloring For ghost faces.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cookie cutter
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ghost Cookies
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream 2 sticks of softened butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then gradually stir in the dry mixture until a soft dough forms.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick.
  6. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and freeze for 10 minutes.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Combine 2 cups of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, and 1 tablespoon of milk, stirring until smooth.
  10. Pipe the edges with icing, flood the middle, and let set for 30 minutes.
  11. Pipe black food coloring faces onto each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store uneaten cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Enjoy warm by microwaving for 10-15 seconds.

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