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Jack-o'-Lantern Cookies

These fun and festive Jack-o'-Lantern Cookies are perfect for Halloween! 🎃 Crisp, buttery cookies decorated with spooky pumpkin faces make a delightful treat for kids and adults alike.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • orange food coloring as needed
  • black royal icing for Jack-o'-Lantern faces

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt to form a dough.
  5. Add orange food coloring and knead until the dough is evenly tinted.
  6. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out pumpkin shapes using the cookie cutter.
  7. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool completely before piping Jack-o'-Lantern faces with black royal icing. 🎃

Notes

Tip: Use edible glitter to make your pumpkins sparkle for an extra festive touch!