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Halloween Sprinkle Cookies Recipe

Halloween Sprinkle Cookies Recipe
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These Halloween Sprinkle Cookies are a festive treat perfect for the spooky season. Soft, buttery, and loaded with colorful Halloween-themed sprinkles, these cookies are simple to make and fun to decorate. Their firm texture ensures they hold their shape, making them ideal for a Halloween party or a delightful seasonal snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 3–4 tablespoons Halloween sprinkles (your choice, divided)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until fully combined. Set this mixture aside for later.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until the mixture is fluffy and well blended.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and blend well until smooth.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing, ensuring everything combines evenly.
  5. Form Dough: Mix until a dough forms and starts pulling away from the sides of the bowl, indicating it’s ready.
  6. Incorporate Sprinkles: Add 2 tablespoons of Halloween sprinkles to the dough and blend just until they are evenly distributed, taking care not to overwork the dough to prevent color bleeding.
  7. Shape Dough Balls: Scoop dough onto a work surface and gently form into two large balls.
  8. Roll Out Dough: Place one ball of dough between two sheets of plastic wrap and roll it out to about 1/3 inch thickness. Repeat with the second ball as needed.
  9. Add More Sprinkles: Remove the top plastic sheet and sprinkle the dough surface with the remaining sprinkles. Lightly roll over the sprinkles with a rolling pin to embed them into the dough.
  10. Cut Cookies: Use a large knife or cookie cutter to cut out desired shapes, such as 1″ x 4″ strips.
  11. Chill Cookies: Place cookies at least half an inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or freeze for at least 5 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
  12. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  13. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  14. Store: Once cool, store cookies in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for at least one week.

Notes

  • Use colorful Halloween-themed sprinkles of your choice for best visual effect.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough after adding sprinkles to prevent colors from bleeding into the dough.
  • The chilling step before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents excess spreading.
  • You can cut shapes with cookie cutters or a knife depending on your preference.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to a week.

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Keywords: Halloween cookies, sprinkle cookies, festive cookies, Halloween treats, butter cookies, holiday baking

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