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Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies: Easy and Fun Treats for Halloween

Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
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These Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are a fun and festive treat for Halloween. Perfect for kids and adults alike, they are easy to make and decorate.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange food coloring
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon black icing for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into balls and flatten them gently.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
  8. Let cool and then mix powdered sugar with milk to create icing.
  9. Decorate the cookies using black icing to draw Jack-o’-lantern faces.

Notes

  • For a fun twist, you can add chocolate chips to the dough.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Keywords: Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies, Halloween Treats, Festive Cookies

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