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Halloween Decorated Cookies

Spooktacular Halloween Decorated Cookies You'll Adore

Delight in these Halloween Decorated Cookies that bring rich chocolate flavor and festive fun to any gathering.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Halloween Recipes
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup butter, softened Use room temperature butter for easy blending.
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar Adds sweetness and helps give the cookies a soft texture.
  • 1 large egg Key ingredient for binding the dough.
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Provides stability and texture.
  • 0.5 cup black cocoa powder Adds flavor and striking color.
  • 0.5 cup Dutch process cocoa powder Enhances the chocolatey goodness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
For the Royal Icing
  • royal icing Essential for decorating cookies.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • cookie cutters
  • rolling pin
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter in a stand mixer until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Incorporate powdered sugar into the creamed butter on medium speed until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add a large egg and mix until fully combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Sift together all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, Dutch cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Whisk until well blended.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 30-45 minutes, wrapped in plastic wrap.
  7. Roll the chilled dough between parchment paper to about 4 mm thick.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on a baking tray.
  9. Chill the cut cookies in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  10. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and bake for 10 minutes.
  11. Cool the cookies on a wire rack after baking.
  12. Prepare royal icing by beating egg whites and adding powdered sugar until shiny peaks form.
  13. Decorate the cooled cookies with colored royal icing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough to prevent spreading, and allow royal icing to dry completely for best results.

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