Get ready to delight your taste buds and spook your friends with these whimsical One Eyed Skull Cookies! Perfect for Halloween parties, themed gatherings, or just a fun baking day, these cookies are not only visually striking but also incredibly delicious. With a soft and chewy texture, each bite is a sweet treat that will have everyone coming back for more. Plus, the creative decoration with black icing and candy eyes makes them a standout dessert that’s sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to bake some eerily delightful cookies that are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 42 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 18 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Black icing for decoration
- Candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature before beginning.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until well combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft cookie dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle and prevent spreading during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a skull-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookie shapes, placing them carefully on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate the skull cookies using black icing to outline the skull shape and create detailed features.
- Place candy eyes strategically to create the "One Eyed Skull" design, using a small amount of icing as glue.
- Allow the decorated cookies to set for at least 30 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter and egg are at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother dough. This helps achieve that light and fluffy texture in your cookies.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until a soft dough forms. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies, so be gentle!
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerating the dough for 30 minutes not only makes it easier to handle but also helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking, ensuring they keep their skull shape.
- Perfect Baking Time: Keep an eye on your cookies as they bake. The edges should be lightly golden while the centers remain soft. Overbaking can lead to a dry cookie, so it’s better to err on the side of underbaking slightly.
- Decorating Tips: When decorating, use a piping bag for more control over the black icing. For the candy eyes, a small dab of icing acts as glue to keep them in place.
- Storage: Once decorated, allow the cookies to set for at least 30 minutes. Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh and maintain their spooky appeal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 130kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 20mg
