Description
These easy and kid-friendly Halloween Cookies are perfect for the spooky season, combining festive sprinkles with a buttery, tender texture. Made with simple ingredients like coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla, they come together quickly and bake to delightfully soft, crisp cookies. Decorated with melted dark chocolate, they make a fun and festive treat for Halloween parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (or confectioners’ sugar)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Halloween sprinkles
Decoration
- Melted dark chocolate (to decorate)
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets: Line 2 small sheet pans with parchment paper to ensure cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup coconut oil, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to whisk the mixture until it becomes creamy and well blended.
- Add dry ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt. Mix on low speed until the dough resembles wet sand and crumbly texture.
- Incorporate sprinkles and chill: Fold in 1/2 cup Halloween sprinkles gently into the dough. Press the dough together with your hands to form a ball. Place on a pan and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat oven and shape cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Remove dough from fridge, flatten into a 1/2 inch thick disc. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut shapes and place them on the prepared sheet pans.
- Reuse leftover dough: Gather remaining dough scraps, roll out again to 1/2 inch thickness, and cut more cookies until all dough is used.
- Bake cookies: Bake in preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the sheet pans.
- Decorate: Once cooled, if desired, drizzle or decorate cookies with melted dark chocolate for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with melted chocolate to prevent melting or smudging.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Make sure dough is well chilled before cutting to prevent spreading during baking.
- Use powdered sugar for a smoother dough texture compared to granulated sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
