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Halloween Skeleton Sugar Cookie Cutouts

These festive Halloween skeleton sugar cookie cutouts are a delightful mix of simple ingredients and fun shapes, perfect for the spooky season.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Ensures the right texture when baking.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Provides lift and structure.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature for easy creaming.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract For flavoring.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavoring.
Icing Ingredients
  • 3 cups powdered sugar Forms the base for the icing.
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk Adjust for desired icing consistency.
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup Helps to make the icing smooth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Form Dough and Chill: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into two balls, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Roll and Cut Shapes: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness, cut into skeleton shapes, and place on prepared baking sheets.
  2. Bake and Cool: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until just set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Icing
  1. Prepare Icing: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and corn syrup until smooth and pipeable.
  2. Pipe Skeleton Details: Transfer icing to a piping bag and pipe skeleton details onto each cookie. Allow icing to set for at least 2 hours.
Storage
  1. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour blend. Can substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy-free baking.