Description
Fun, festive, and delicious Halloween cookies — soft, chewy, and perfect for decorating with spooky designs. Ideal for parties, trick-or-treaters, or just celebrating the season with a sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
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2 ½ cups (≈ 315 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup (≈ 225 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (≈ 200 g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (≈ 100 g) brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
For Decorating
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Assorted colored icing or frosting
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Sprinkles, edible eyes, chocolate chips, or candy decorations
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Food coloring as needed
Instructions
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Preheat Oven & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Make the Cookie Dough
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
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Shape & Bake
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Scoop dough into 1–2 tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
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Flatten slightly if desired.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Decorate
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Once cookies are cooled, decorate with icing, sprinkles, or candy as desired.
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Use different colors to create pumpkins, ghosts, bats, or other Halloween designs.
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Notes
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Don’t overbake — cookies will firm up as they cool, keeping a soft center.
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Softened butter is key for proper texture — not melted.
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Chill dough briefly if too sticky to handle for easier shaping.