Get ready to cast a delicious spell in your kitchen with these wickedly fun Halloween Cookies on a Stick! Imagine biting into a perfectly crisp, festively decorated cookie that's not just a treat, but an edible Halloween decoration that will make your guests scream with delight. Whether you're hosting a monster mash party or just want to add some spooky spirit to your dessert table, these cookies are guaranteed to bewitch both kids and adults alike!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 42 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles for decoration
- 12 lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft cookie dough forms.
- If desired, divide the dough and add food coloring to create Halloween-themed colors like orange or black.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters like pumpkins, ghosts, or bats to cut out cookie shapes.
- Carefully insert a lollipop stick into the bottom of each cookie, gently pressing to ensure it's secure.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Decorate cookies with sprinkles before baking, if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, additional decorations like royal icing or more sprinkles can be added for extra Halloween flair.
Tips
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain crisp cookie shapes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant Halloween colors without changing dough consistency
- Insert lollipop sticks gently and at a slight angle for better stability
- For clean cookie edges, dip cookie cutters in flour between each cut
- Allow cookies to cool completely before adding additional decorations like royal icing
- Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking
- For extra Halloween flair, consider using themed sprinkles or edible glitter
- If dough becomes too soft while working, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 40mg
