Dive into the spooky season with Cookies Halloween, festive cookies bursting with fun designs and sweet flavors. These Spooky Cookie Treats are perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or cozy fall baking. Try this easy recipe on Food and Tips for a cute Halloween treats dish that’s endlessly customizable and kid-approved!
Why You’ll Love Cookies Halloween
- Creative Fun: Cookies Halloween let you design spooky shapes in this easy recipe.
- Sweet Delight: Soft and flavorful for a perfect cute Halloween treats dish.
- Kid-Friendly: Decorating is a blast for this festive cookies treat.
- Versatile: Ideal for gifting or parties in this easy recipe.
- Customizable: A canvas for spooky designs in this cute Halloween treats dish.
Ingredients for Cookies Halloween
Here’s what you’ll need for this festive cookies dish (makes ~24 cookies):
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted vegan butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
For Decorations:
- Gel food coloring (orange, green, purple, black)
- Halloween-themed sprinkles or sanding sugar
- Vegan royal icing or buttercream
- Mini candies, vegan chocolate chips, candy eyes
Equipment
- Rolling pin
- Halloween cookie cutters (pumpkins, ghosts, bats)
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone mats
- Piping bags and tips (optional)
- Spatula and measuring cups
Ingredient Tips
- Vegan Butter: Softened for creamy dough in this cute Halloween treats dish.
- Flax Egg: Binds for vegan festive cookies.
- Food Coloring: Gel for vibrant spooky designs in this easy recipe.
- Sprinkles: Add festive flair to this cute Halloween treats dish.
- Icing: Vegan royal or buttercream for decorating these festive cookies.
Directions for Cookies Halloween
Let’s bake this delightful cute Halloween treats dish!
Prep Dough
- I mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let it thicken for 5 minutes. I beat 1 cup vegan butter and ¾ cup sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- I add the flax egg, 1 tsp vanilla, and ½ tsp almond extract. In another bowl, I whisk 2½ cups flour, ½ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a dough forms for this festive cookies treat.
Color Dough
- I divide the dough and knead in gel food coloring (orange, green, purple, black) for spooky designs in this easy recipe.
Chill Dough
- I wrap the dough in plastic and chill for 30–60 minutes to firm it up for this cute Halloween treats dish.
Shape Cookies
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
- I roll dough to ¼-inch thick on a floured surface and cut into Halloween shapes (pumpkins, ghosts, bats).
- I chill shaped cookies for 10 minutes to prevent spreading for this festive cookies treat.
Bake
- I bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are slightly golden, then cool completely on racks for this easy recipe.
Decorate
- I pipe vegan royal icing or buttercream to create jack-o’-lanterns, spider webs, or mummies, and add sprinkles, candy eyes, or vegan chocolate drizzles for this Cookies Halloween.
Nutrition
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Total Time: ~45 minutes (plus chilling)
- Servings: ~24 cookies (4–6 servings)
- Calories: ~120 kcal per cookie
- Macros per Cookie: 15g carbs, 1g protein, 6g fat
Variations for Cookies Halloween
Try these twists on this festive cookies dish:
- Pumpkin Spice: Add 1 tsp cinnamon and ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice for a cozy cute Halloween treats dish.
- Chocolate: Mix ¼ cup cocoa powder into dough for chocolate festive cookies.
- Candy-Filled: Add chopped vegan candies for a candy cookie cute Halloween treats dish.
- Black Cocoa: Use black cocoa for a spooky festive cookies treat.
- Stuffed: Fill with vegan chocolate ganache for a surprise in this easy recipe.
Serving Ideas:
- Pair with Food and Tips’ pumpkin spice hot cocoa for a cozy treat.
- Serve with Food and Tips’ apple cider for a festive cookies vibe.
- Enjoy with Food and Tips’ Halloween-themed desserts for a party spread.
Storage
I store this cute Halloween treats dish in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, layered with parchment. I freeze unbaked dough or undecorated cookies for up to 1 month, thawing before baking or decorating for this easy recipe.
Serving Tips
- Presentation: Serve Cookies Halloween on a black platter with faux cobwebs for spooky charm.
- Garnish: Add candy eyes for this festive cookies appeal.
- Pairing: Enjoy with Food and Tips’ strawberry cream soda for a cute Halloween treats experience.
- Portion Size: 2–3 cookies per person for a satisfying serving.
- Occasions: Perfect for Halloween parties, trick-or-treating, or fall baking.
FAQs About Cookies Halloween
Here are answers to common questions about this festive cookies dish:
Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for this cute Halloween treats dish.
Can I use buttercream instead of royal icing?
Yes, vegan buttercream works for a softer festive cookies treat.
What can I use instead of food coloring?
Natural options like beet powder or turmeric work for this easy recipe.
Can I make candy cookies?
Yes, mix in chopped vegan candies before baking for this festive cookies dish.
Can I double the batch?
Yes, double ingredients for a crowd-sized cute Halloween treats dish
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Conclusion
Cookies Halloween are a festive cookies treat with colorful designs and sweet, spooky charm. This easy recipe is ideal for Halloween parties or family baking fun. Make this cute Halloween treats dish on Food and Tips for a frightfully delicious delight!
Cookies Halloween
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2½ cups 300 g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup 226 g unsalted vegan butter, softened
- ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar
- 1 large flax egg 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract optional
For Decorations:
- Gel food coloring orange, green, purple, black
- Halloween-themed sprinkles or sanding sugar
- Vegan royal icing or buttercream
- Mini candies vegan chocolate chips, candy eyes
Instructions
Prep Dough
- I mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let it thicken for 5 minutes. I beat 1 cup vegan butter and ¾ cup sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes. I add the flax egg, 1 tsp vanilla, and ½ tsp almond extract. In another bowl, I whisk 2½ cups flour, ½ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a dough forms for this festive cookies treat.
Color Dough
- I divide the dough and knead in gel food coloring (orange, green, purple, black) for spooky designs in this easy recipe.
Chill Dough
- I wrap the dough in plastic and chill for 30–60 minutes to firm it up for this cute Halloween treats dish.
Shape Cookies
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment. I roll dough to ¼-inch thick on a floured surface and cut into Halloween shapes (pumpkins, ghosts, bats). I chill shaped cookies for 10 minutes to prevent spreading for this festive cookies treat.
Bake
- I bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are slightly golden, then cool completely on racks for this easy recipe.
Decorate
- I pipe vegan royal icing or buttercream to create jack-o’-lanterns, spider webs, or mummies, and add sprinkles, candy eyes, or vegan chocolate drizzles for this Cookies Halloween.
Notes
- Chilling dough helps maintain cookie shape.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant designs without thinning icing.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating to avoid melting the icing.
- Store decorated cookies in a single layer or between parchment sheets.
- Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a cozy fall twist.
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