Jack-O’-Lantern Sugar Cookies That Bring Halloween to Life
Delightful Jack-O’-Lantern Sugar Cookies perfect for Halloween gatherings, ready in just 27 minutes.
Equipment
- stand mixer
- Baking Sheets
- parchment paper
- Rubber spatula
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter cool room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar adds sweetness
- ¼ cup brown sugar adds moisture and caramel flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour can use gluten-free
- ½ cup black cocoa powder sifted
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch adds softness
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt balances sweetness
- ½ teaspoon baking soda for rise
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder for puffiness
For the Mix-ins
- ½ cup white chocolate chips plus more for garnish
- 1 cup Halloween M&Ms reserve extra for decorating
For Garnish
- edible candy eyeballs for decoration
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and egg until thoroughly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, black cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Combine with the wet ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and Halloween M&Ms until evenly distributed.
- Scoop 3-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, until puffy but still soft in the center.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Customize toppings with different candies for a unique touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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