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Jack-O’-Lantern Sugar Cookies

Jack-O’-Lantern Sugar Cookies That'll Light Up Your Halloween

Jack-O’-Lantern Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for Halloween gatherings, offering rich chocolate flavor and festive decorations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at cool room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour measure carefully
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt to enhance sweetness
For the Decorating Icing
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sift to remove clumps
  • 2 tablespoons milk use whole for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon food coloring orange and green
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Halloween sprinkles choose your favorite mix
  • 1/2 cup candy eyes for decoration

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugars for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Gently fold in Halloween sprinkles or candy eyes using a rubber spatula.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and shape them into pumpkin-like figures.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until puffy and slightly underbaked in the center.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Drizzle the decorated icing on the cooled cookies to create playful Jack-O’-Lantern faces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage. Decorate once cooled to prevent icing from melting.

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