Halloween Shortbread Cookies: Easy Recipes to Try Today!
Delicious and festive Halloween Shortbread Cookies that are easy to make and perfect for celebrating the spooky season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (orange, black, purple)
- Halloween-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into three portions and color each with food coloring.
- Roll out the dough and cut into Halloween shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with Halloween-themed sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to use different colors and shapes for various occasions.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg