HALLOWEEN SKELETON COOKIES
HalloweenSkeleton Cookies are delightful chocolate sugar cookies shaped like skeletons,perfect for spooky celebrations.
Ingredients
Halloween Skeleton Cookies Recipe
Cookie Dough Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
Royal Icing Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk adjust as needed
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup adjust as needed
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1.5 oz tube black decorating gel
- This recipe yields 40 cookies and can be doubled or quadrupled for larger batches.
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond flavoring. Mix well until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Chill the Dough
- Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 3 to 4 hours (or overnight for best results).
- Prepare for Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Roll and Cut the Cookies
- Lightly dust a clean surface with powdered sugar.
- Roll out the chilled dough to a ¼-inch thickness.
- Using a gingerbread man cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake the Cookies
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but not browned.
- Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely (about 20 minutes).. Prepare the Royal Icing
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Add light corn syrup and vanilla extract, beating until the icing is glossy.
- If the icing is too thick, add more corn syrup a little at a time.
- Decorate the Skeleton Design
- Transfer the icing to a piping bag fitted with a fine tip.
- Pipe a circle inside the head to form the skull.
- Create horizontal lines across the torso to mimic rib bones.
- Outline and fill in skeleton details on the arms and legs.
- Add Facial Features
- Using black decorating gel, draw eyes, a nose, and a mouth on the skull.
- Let the Cookies Dry
- Allow the icing to set for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).
- Once dry, enjoy these spooky Halloween Skeleton Cookies!
Notes
Why You’ll Love This Halloween Cookie Recip
Uses Common Pantry Staples
Most of the ingredients, like flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, are probably already in your kitchen. No need for special ingredients—just grab what you already have and start baking!
Make the Dough Ahead of Time
The dough needs to chill for at least 2 hours, but you can prepare it up to two days in advance. When you're ready, simply roll it out, cut the shapes, and bake. This makes it perfect for planning ahead.
Get More Use Out of Holiday Cookie Cutters
That gingerbread man cutter you only use at Christmas? Put it to work for Halloween! With just a little icing, you can transform the classic shape into spooky skeletons
Fun for All Ages
These cookies aren’t just tasty—they’re an interactive treat. Decorating them is just as fun as eating them, making them a great activity for kids and adults.