Bat-Shaped Halloween Cookies
Bat-shaped Halloween cookies are a delightful blend of spooky fun and rich flavor, making them the perfect treat for Halloween gatherings. These soft, buttery cookies feature a delicious chocolatey taste that kids and adults alike will adore. Easy to whip up and fun to decorate, they add a festive flair to any celebration. Get ready to impress your guests with these adorable treats that taste as good as they look!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup black cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, black cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour. Roll out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out bat shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but not browned. Allow cooling before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg