Description

Pastel Halloween Skeleton Sugar Skulls Cookies are a delightful treat that combines whimsy and flavor to elevate your Halloween gatherings. These charming cookies, adorned in soft pastel hues, make for a striking addition to any dessert table. Their delicious vanilla flavor and easy-to-follow decorating process ensure they’ll be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Bake these cookies to create sweet, lasting memories this spooky season!

Ingredients

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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 large egg (room temperature)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
Gel food coloring (various pastel shades)

Instructions

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick on a floured surface. Use skeleton or skull-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies.
Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are slightly golden. Cool completely before decorating with royal icing.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: To enhance flavor, consider substituting vanilla extract with almond extract. For an extra festive touch, mix colorful sprinkles into the dough before cutting shapes. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze them without icing for up to three months.