Description
Crisp autumn air, the scent of pumpkin spice, and trays of cookies that actually look like bats, ghosts, and pumpkins… sounds like Halloween magic, right? These buttery sugar cookies are foolproof “no-spread heroes” that hold their shape, roll out beautifully, and taste like a nostalgic vanilla hug. Perfect for decorating parties, trick-or-treat bags, or just enjoying with hot cider by candlelight. Get ready to bake cookies that wow both in looks and flavor!
Ingredients
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg (room temp)
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1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
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2 ¾ cups (330g) all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
Instructions
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Cream butter & sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 mins).
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Mix in egg & vanilla until smooth.
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Whisk & add flour, baking powder, and salt gradually. Mix until just combined.
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Divide dough into two discs, wrap, and chill at least 30 mins.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness on floured surface.
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Cut shapes with cookie cutters; place on parchment-lined sheets.
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Bake 9–11 mins, until edges look set but centers are pale.
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Cool completely before decorating.
Notes
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Chill time = no spread! Don’t skip it.
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Swap ¼ cup flour for cocoa for chocolate bats.
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Add orange zest or autumn spices for extra festivity.
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Dough can be refrigerated 3 days or frozen 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins (plus chill)
- Cook Time: 10 mins/batch
Nutrition
- Calories: 120Cal per cookie
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 1g