Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! I love the festive fall colors, dressing up in costume and decorating the house with spooky- fun animated décor! There is no added holiday pressure with gift swaps, sales or large holiday meals. Halloween is simply about FUN! One of my favorite ways to kick off a holiday season is with these delicious and easy cut out cookies. This was always a favorite family tradition in my home growing up, and is now something Tyler looks forward to every season. Tyler enjoys being the dedicated “sprinkler” to enhance our creations!
I hope you enjoy this simple cookie recipe as much as we do. Maybe this can start a new holiday tradition for your family too!
I prefer the simple icing recipe to use with my family. It is easier for all ages to get involved, and I find it to be less time consuming. If you have a budding baker, or a little more time you can also use your favorite royal icing recipe(I prefer Wilton's recipe) to elevate your spooky creations!
Cookie Ingredients
- 11/2- cups powdered sugar
- 1cup- unsalted butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon- Vanilla extract (Imitation is fine)
- 1 teaspoon- Almond extract (Imitation is fine)
- 21/2 cups- All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon- baking soda
- Festive Sprinkles
- Fun Halloween Cookie cutter shapes
SIMPLE ICING INGREDIENTS
1 cup- powdered sugar
½ teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon- vanilla extract
1 teaspoon- almond extract
1-2 Tablespoons- milk
Directions for Dough Prep
- Mix powdered sugar, butter, egg, vanilla and almond until combined
- In a separate bowl mix flour and baking soda
- Slowly add the flour and baking soda mixture into your powdered sugar mix
- Beat in all ingredients- This dough will initially be crumbly
- Form into a ball and refrigerate for 3-4 hours
Directions for Icing Prep
- Combine powdered sugar, salt, almond and vanilla extracts.
- Slowly mix in milk to desired consistency
Baking Day Directions
- Preheat Oven to 375o
- Flour your working surface and rolling pin
- Roll out dough to desired thickness (I prefer to make mine very thin)
- Place cut outs on your baking sheet
- Bake for about 7-8 minute (depends on how thick or thin you rolled your dough)
- Allow your cookies to cool completely before icing
Use your imagination on your creations!
You can divide the icing and add a few drops of food coloring. (Orange, Green, Purple and Black are great options for Halloween). Decorate with festive sprinkle in all different shapes and sizes. 
