HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN COOKIES
Looking for a fun, festive treat to bake with your kids this Halloween? These Halloween Pumpkin Cookies are soft, flavorful, and easy to decorate with spooky designs like spiders, bats, and ghosts. A perfect balance of fun and delicious, they make a great Halloween activity and treat!
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | EU (g/ml) | UK (oz/fl oz) | US (cups/tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain flour | 250g | 8.8 oz | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground ginger | 1/2 teaspoon | 1/2 teaspoon | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Pumpkin puree (unsweetened) | 180g | 6.3 oz | 3/4 cup |
| Unsalted butter (softened) | 115g | 4 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Brown sugar | 100g | 3.5 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 50g | 1.8 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Egg (large) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon |
| Icing sugar (for decorating) | 200g | 7 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Food coloring (black, orange, white) | As needed | As needed | As needed |
| Candy decorations (eyes, etc.) | As needed | As needed | As needed |
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In another large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
2. Chill and Bake the Cookies:
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Flatten them slightly and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.
3. Decorate the Cookies:
- Make the Icing: Mix icing sugar with a small amount of water until smooth and thick. Divide into bowls and add food coloring (orange, black, white) for your Halloween designs.
- Decorate: Using a piping bag or small spoon, decorate the cookies with spooky shapes like spiders, bats, and ghosts. Use black icing for spider legs, white icing for ghost shapes, and orange for pumpkin faces. Add candy eyes or other decorations for extra flair!
4. Serve and Enjoy:
- Let the Icing Set: Allow the decorated cookies to sit for about 15-20 minutes for the icing to harden.
- Serve: Serve your spooky pumpkin cookies at a Halloween party or as a festive treat for the family.
Tips for Perfect Hallowenn Pumpkin Cookies:
- Get Creative: Use cookie cutters in Halloween shapes like pumpkins, bats, and ghosts for a fun twist.
- Make it a Family Activity: Let kids help with decorating—the messier, the better for a spooky effect!
- Icing Variations: For easier decorating, you can use pre-made colored icing or edible markers to draw on the cookies.
Benefits of Halloween Pumpkin Cookies:
- Seasonal Flavor: Pumpkin puree and warm spices make these cookies the perfect fall treat.
- Fun for Kids: Decorating spooky cookies is a fun and creative way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
- Perfect for Parties: These cookies are a festive addition to any Halloween gathering, and you can customize the designs to fit the theme!
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