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Halloween Cookies

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These delightful Halloween cookies are soft, easy to make, and perfect for decorating with spooky designs.

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
  • Decorating icing
  • Food coloring (black, green, orange)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Mix the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl until well-combined.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Blend in the dry ingredients gradually until just combined; add buttermilk if needed.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Flatten each ball gently with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  9. Cool cookies on wire racks before decorating.

Notes

Use softened butter for easy mixing. You can substitute coconut oil for butter and omit almond extract if desired.