Description
Jack-O’-Lantern Sugar Cookies are festive and delicious treats perfect for Halloween celebrations. These cookies are decorated to resemble cheerful jack-o’-lanterns, making them a fun addition to any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Orange and green icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly and shape them into a pumpkin form.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Let cool on wire racks before decorating with orange and green icing.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to get creative with the decorations!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg