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Mini Halloween Sugar Cookies

Mini Halloween Sugar Cookies That Bring Festive Joy

Delight in Mini Halloween Sugar Cookies that are soft, chewy, and easy to decorate, capturing the festive spirit of Halloween.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Do not substitute with baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Butter Room temperature, unsalted for better control
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a caramel-like flavor
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature; can replace with flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for best taste
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Orange Candy Melts For festive Halloween color
  • 1 cup White Candy Melts or White Chocolate Can be substituted
  • 1 cup Brown Candy Melts or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Semi-sweet chocolate chips can also be used

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat 1/2 cup of room temperature butter and 3/4 cup of sugar together until fluffy and light in color, about 2–3 minutes. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, continuing to beat until well incorporated.
  3. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms, about 1–2 minutes.
  4. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out shapes with mini Halloween cookie cutters.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Allow cookies to cool completely which should take around 10–15 minutes.
  8. Melt the candy melts in separate bowls and dip the cooled cookies into the melted candy, adding sprinkles while the chocolate is still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, and they can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

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