Description
Halloween cookies are more than sweet treats—they’re edible memories. With classic recipes and creative twists, these cookies bring seasonal fun, family tradition, and flair to your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 ½ tsp vanilla bean
Optional mix-ins: candy eyes, candy corn, crushed Oreos, pretzels
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet to form a soft dough.
5. Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness. Use Halloween-shaped cookie cutters.
6. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
7. Cool completely before decorating with icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter.
Notes
Use ready-made doughs or natural food coloring for easy options.
Try gluten-free flour, coconut sugar, or vegan butter for dietary swaps.
Let kids decorate their own cookies for a fun party activity.
Creative ideas: witch fingers, monster brookies, or glow-in-the-dark icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween cookies, spooky treats, kid-friendly baking