Ghost cookies: Discover the spookiest recipe today!
A fun and spooky recipe for ghost-shaped cookies, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Chocolate chips for eyes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and shape them into ghost figures on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze.
- Decorate the cooled cookies with the glaze and add chocolate chips for eyes.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding almond extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to three months.