Get ready to cast a delicious spell in your kitchen with these irresistible Halloween Sugar Stamp Cookies that are guaranteed to make your Halloween celebration wickedly delightful! Imagine biting into a perfectly soft, sugary cookie with festive Halloween-themed stamps that will make both kids and adults squeal with excitement. These magical treats are not just cookies – they're edible works of art that combine the classic comfort of sugar cookies with the playful spirit of Halloween.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare your baking workspace by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated 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 ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle and prevent spreading during baking.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in colored sugar or Halloween-themed sprinkles for festive decoration.
- Place the decorated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Use a flat-bottomed glass or a Halloween-themed cookie stamp to gently press down on each dough ball, creating a uniform thickness and decorative impression.
- Bake in the preheated oven 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 before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Tips
- Chill Your Dough: Always refrigerate your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This prevents spreading and helps maintain the beautiful stamp impressions.
- Use Quality Cookie Stamps: Invest in Halloween-themed cookie stamps or use the bottom of a flat glass for uniform cookie shapes.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Don't Overbake: Watch your cookies carefully. Remove them when edges are just golden but centers are still soft for that perfect, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Decorating Hack: Roll cookies in colored sugar or Halloween sprinkles before stamping for extra festive flair.
- Storage Secret: Store in an airtight container to keep cookies fresh for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 110kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
