Jack-O’-Lantern Sugar Cookies
These festive jack-o’-lantern sugar cookies are buttery, crisp-edged, and perfectly spiced for fall fun. Easy to bake and decorate, they make a delightful Halloween treat for kids and adults alike.
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange green, and black royal icing for decorating
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, beat in egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients to form dough.
- Divide, wrap, and chill for 1 hour. Roll out to ¼-inch thickness, cut pumpkin shapes, and place on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely, then ice with orange for pumpkins, green for stems, and black for jack-o’-lantern faces.