Spooky Halloween Cookies in 25 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully emulsified.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing only until flour streaks disappear and a soft dough forms.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface.
6. Cut out spooky shapes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are barely golden. Let cool completely on the pan.
8. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into a smooth paste. Divide into bowls and add gel food coloring.
9. Pipe the colored icing onto cooled cookies to create ghosts, pumpkins, or other creepy designs.