Making Halloween-themed cookies is a fun and creative way to celebrate. Here is a simple guide on how to make Halloween cookies and how to decorate them.

How to Make Halloween Cookies

Ingredients

• Sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Royal icing or colored icing
• Food coloring (orange, black, green, purple, etc.)
• Decorative candies or sprinkles

Basic Steps

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough

• You can use a classic sugar cookie recipe or store-bought dough
• Chill the dough if needed, then roll it out to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface

2. Cut Out Shapes

• Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters (like pumpkins, ghosts, bats, witches, spiders, etc.)
• Alternatively, cut out freehand shapes with a knife

3. Bake the Cookies

• Bake according to your recipe (usually 8-12 minutes at 350°F / 175°C)
• Let them cool completely before decorating

4. Decorate with Icing

• Prepare royal icing or use store-bought icing
• Divide icing into bowls and add food coloring for different colors
• Use piping bags or plastic sandwich bags with the tip cut off for detailed designs
• Decorate your cookies with spooky faces, stripes, polka dots, or intricate designs
• Add candies or sprinkles for extra flair

5. Let the Icing Set

• Allow decorated cookies to dry and set for a few hours or overnight

Tips

• Use black and orange as main colors for classic Halloween vibes
• Get creative with themed toppings like edible glitter, candy eyes, or spider web designs
• For an extra touch, write spooky messages or names on cookies

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