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Spiced Halloween Sugar Cookies

These festive sugar cookies are flavored with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, capturing the cozy essence of autumn. Made with simple ingredients, they are rolled out, cut into fun Halloween shapes, and baked to a golden edge with a soft, slightly chewy center. Perfect for decorating and sharing during spooky celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for a caramel flavor
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted for lightness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar. Use a mixer to beat until the mixture is light, fluffy, and has a creamy texture, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix well until the mixture is smooth, fragrant, and slightly airy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until evenly combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding until just combined and the dough begins to come together.
  5. Divide the dough in half, shape each into a flat disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to relax the gluten and make rolling easier.
  6. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  7. Remove one dough disk from the fridge. Lightly flour a clean surface and your rolling pin. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness, aiming for an even, smooth surface.
  8. Use Halloween cookie cutters to cut out fun shapes from the rolled dough. Transfer the cutouts carefully to the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning a light golden brown and the cookies are set.
  10. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely and set their shape.
  11. Enjoy these beautifully spiced Halloween cookies decorated with icing or sprinkles, or serve them plain for a cozy autumn treat.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure crisp, clean shapes. Feel free to get creative with decorating—use royal icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter for extra festive flair.