Description

Ghost Cookies are a whimsical and delicious treat that captures the spirit of Halloween! Soft and buttery, these adorable sugar cookies are adorned with sweet vanilla-almond icing, making them the perfect addition to your spooky festivities. Simple to make and fun to decorate, Ghost Cookies will bring smiles to both kids and adults alike at any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
2 large eggs
3 cups powdered sugar (for decorating)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla and almond extracts until smooth.
Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just mixed.
Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets, shaping into ghostly figures if desired.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; let cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Decorate cooled cookies with icing made from powdered sugar mixed with water or milk, adding chocolate chips or candy eyes for ghostly features.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Use room temperature butter for better mixing and fluffiness. For added fun, consider swapping vanilla extract for almond extract or adding chocolate chips before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.