Ghost Sugar Cookies with Icing
Ghost Sugar Cookies with Icing are a delightful treat that adds a touch of sweetness to your Halloween celebrations. These soft, buttery cookies are perfectly shaped like friendly ghosts and topped with creamy icing, making them a fun and festive addition to any dessert table. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply indulging in some holiday baking, these cookies will surely enchant everyone who tries them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tbsp milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets and flatten slightly. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before icing.
- For the icing, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth; add food coloring if desired and decorate cooled cookies once they reach room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg