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Haunted House Cookies

These spooky cookies are crafted by shaping sugar cookie dough into haunted house structures and decorating them with eerie details like black icing and spooky candies. The process involves mixing, shaping, baking until golden, and decorating for a fun, creative Halloween-inspired treat with a crispy exterior and slightly chewy interior.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • decorative icing and candies for decorating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie cutters or knives
  • Decorating tips and piping bags

Method
 

  1. Begin by creaming softened butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until the mixture is light, fluffy, and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, with a gentle whir of the mixer.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating until well combined and smooth, with a slight increase in volume.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough begins to come together and is soft but not sticky.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, kneading gently for a minute to ensure everything is well combined and the dough is smooth.
  6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make shaping easier and prevent spreading during baking.
  7. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters or knives to cut out haunted house shapes or other spooky structures.
  9. Place the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and have a slightly haunted appearance.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes until they firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Decorate the cooled cookies with spooky icing, candies, and details like windows, doors, and creepy eyes to bring your haunted house to life.

Notes

Chill the dough well to maintain shape. Use vibrant icing colors for extra spooky effects. Have fun with creative decorations!