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Skeleton Cookies

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Skeleton Cookies are the perfect festive treat for Halloween! These delightful vanilla-flavored cookies, shaped like playful skeletons and decorated with colorful icing, make for a fun baking experience that both kids and adults will enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a spooky gathering or looking for a sweet activity with loved ones, these cookies are sure to enchant everyone. Gather your family for a memorable baking session and indulge in these tasty treats!

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 5 tbsp whole milk
  • Food coloring (black and white)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick. Use skeleton-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Let cool completely on wire racks.
  6. For icing, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth; divide into bowls and tint with food coloring as desired. Decorate cookies using piping bags or ziplock bags.

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