Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into Halloween shapes.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool completely on wire racks before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with oat flour. Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining cookie shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian