Halloween Cookies
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I was looking for something in the kitchen when I came across the Halloween cookie cutters that I bought a few months back. Not to be deterred by the fact that Halloween had already passed, I decided to make my favorite sugar cookie recipe from my Grandma. These are the best Christmas cookies ever – they’re soft and light, and the icing is just right. I decided to try out freezing half of the dough this time around, too, to see if it’ll work for some Christmas cookies in December (or January if I decide to keep missing holidays!). These cookies are always a big hit, and they’re great all year round.
Christmas Cookies
Helen Henderson
1 c butter
1/2 t salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c sugar
3 1/2 c flour
3 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cream of tartar
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Add dry ingredients.
Divide in half and chill for 1 hour. Roll out to 1/8” thick. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375° for 8 minutes.
Icing
1/3 c butter, softened
3 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp milk
Stir together until smooth.
Makes about 6 dozen.
MacGourmet Rating: 5 Stars
Ashley
Ashley Covelli is a food photographer, recipe developer, and culinary instructor based in Ossining, New York. She loves helping people become enthusiastic and adventurous in the kitchen so that they can build skills and confidence to cook for themselves and their loved ones. She can almost always be found with at least 3 different beverages within arm's reach.
9 Comments
Jhonny walker
Honestly..these are some of the best halween cookies!! you should definitely have written about these earlier.
Lovely…picture too 🙂
Rebecca
Yum! Those cookies look scrumptious! Because Halloween has already passed, I might have to bookmark this cookie recipe for the holidays! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Velva
These Happy Belated Halloween cookies look absolutely delighful. I love sugar cookies.
Katy ~
Well done. These would be fun to make and to serve. I can just imagine the bright eyes and big smiles for these.
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Lele
I love using out of season cookie cutters! Gingerbread men taste just as good in June.
The Douglas & Lydia Stewart Clan
Festive and fun! You looks like a very patient decorator- not me, I just slab it on there and it looks just like my daughter’s cookies. 🙂
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
Classic sugar cookies can do no wrong. Also, neither can any recipe that involves a cup of butter. 🙂
Ashley
Thanks, everyone! I can’t wait to thaw out the rest of the dough for some other cut out cookies 🙂