Spooky and Fun Halloween Skeleton Cookies Recipe

Get into the spooky spirit with these Halloween Skeleton Cookies! These delicious treats are perfect for Halloween parties or just as a fun baking project with the kids. The skeleton design is easy to create and will impress your guests with both their taste and appearance.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• White icing
• Black icing

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a skeleton cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
9. Let the cookies cool completely before decorating with white and black icing to create the skeleton design.
10. Serve and enjoy your spooky Halloween Skeleton Cookies!

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