7 Cookie Recipes for Halloween That Hold Their Shape

Classic Sugar Cookies

Classic sugar cookies are a delightful treat that can be easily customized for Halloween with colorful icing or festive sprinkles. These cookies are soft, buttery, and have a delicate sweetness, making them perfect for decorating with spooky designs or enjoying as a festive snack. With this simple recipe, you can whip up a batch of classic sugar cookies to celebrate the Halloween season.

Ingredients	Quantity
All-purpose flour	2 ¾ cups
Baking powder	1 tsp
Salt	½ tsp
Unsalted butter	1 cup
Granulated sugar	1 ½ cups
Egg	1 large
Vanilla extract	1 tsp
Almond extract	½ tsp (optional)

Cooking Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a couple of inches apart. Flatten slightly.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Decorate with icing or sprinkles as desired, and enjoy your Halloween-themed cookies!

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Spooky Gingerbread Cookies

Spooky gingerbread cookies are a festive and fun addition to your Halloween celebrations. With their rich spice flavor and delightful decorations, these cookies can be shaped into all sorts of spooky characters, from ghosts to bats. Whether enjoyed as a treat or a decoration, they are sure to bring holiday cheer!

Ingredients	Quantity
All-purpose flour	3 ¼ cups
Baking soda	1 tsp
Ground ginger	2 tsp
Ground cinnamon	1 tsp
Ground cloves	½ tsp
Salt	½ tsp
Unsalted butter	¾ cup (softened)
Brown sugar	1 cup (packed)
Egg	1 large
Molasses	¾ cup
Royal icing (for decoration)	As needed

Cooking Steps:

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.
Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into spooky shapes.
Place cutouts on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Allow to cool before decorating with royal icing.
Enjoy your spooky gingerbread cookies!

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Pumpkin Spice Cut-Out Cookies

Pumpkin spice cut-out cookies are a delightful and aromatic treat perfect for the Halloween season. These soft, spiced cookies are infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices, making them a festive addition to any holiday gathering. They can be shaped into fun Halloween figures and decorated with icing, making them both tasty and visually appealing.

Ingredients	Quantity
All-purpose flour	2 ½ cups
Baking powder	1 tsp
Ground cinnamon	1 tsp
Ground ginger	1 tsp
Ground nutmeg	½ tsp
Salt	½ tsp
Unsalted butter (softened)	½ cup
Brown sugar (packed)	¾ cup
White sugar	½ cup
Egg	1 large
Pumpkin puree	½ cup
Vanilla extract	1 tsp
Royal icing (for decoration)	As needed

Cooking Steps:

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until combined.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into Halloween shapes.
Place cut-outs on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool before decorating with royal icing.
Enjoy your pumpkin spice cut-out cookies!

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Chocolate Roll-Out Cookies

Chocolate roll-out cookies are a deliciously rich and chocolaty treat that adds a touch of decadence to your Halloween festivities. These versatile cookies can be cut into spooky shapes and decorated with colorful icing or sprinkles, making them a perfect activity to enjoy with family and friends during the holiday. They are soft yet firm enough to hold their shape, making them ideal for creating fun Halloween faces or monsters.

Ingredients	Quantity
All-purpose flour	2 ½ cups
Unsweetened cocoa powder	¾ cup
Baking soda	1 tsp
Salt	½ tsp
Unsalted butter (softened)	½ cup
Granulated sugar	1 cup
Brown sugar (packed)	½ cup
Egg	1 large
Vanilla extract	1 tsp
Royal icing (for decoration)	As needed

Cooking Steps:

In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into spooky shapes.
Place the cut-outs on the baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly firm. Allow to cool before decorating with royal icing.
Enjoy your delicious chocolate roll-out cookies!

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Mummy Cookies With White Chocolate

Mummy cookies with white chocolate are a fun and creative dessert perfect for Halloween celebrations. These cookies are soft and chewy, adorned with melted white chocolate to create a spooky mummy look. Not only are they visually appealing, but they also provide a delicious combination of flavors that both kids and adults will love. Best of all, they’re simple to make and offer an engaging activity for the whole family.

Ingredients	Quantity
All-purpose flour	2 cups
Baking soda	1 tsp
Salt	½ tsp
Unsalted butter (softened)	½ cup
Granulated sugar	1 cup
Brown sugar (packed)	½ cup
Egg	1 large
Vanilla extract	1 tsp
White chocolate chips	1 cup
Mini chocolate chips (for eyes)	¼ cup

Cooking Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely.
Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Dip the tops of the cookies in melted chocolate or drizzle over them to create mummy bandages.
Place mini chocolate chips on the cookies for the eyes before the chocolate sets. Enjoy your spooky mummy cookies!

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Halloween-Themed Shortbread Cookies

Halloween-themed shortbread cookies are a delightful treat that adds a festive touch to any Halloween gathering. These cookies are buttery, crisp, and easy to decorate, making them perfect for family baking sessions or as a fun activity for kids. With a few simple ingredients and some creative icing, you can transform these classic cookies into spooky designs that will impress all your guests.

Ingredients	Quantity
All-purpose flour	2 cups
Unsalted butter (softened)	¾ cup
Granulated sugar	½ cup
Powdered sugar	½ cup
Egg yolk	1 large
Vanilla extract	1 tsp
Salt	¼ tsp
Food coloring (various colors)	As needed
Royal icing (for decoration)	As needed

Cooking Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and airy. Add egg yolk and vanilla, mixing until combined.
Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
Roll the dough out to about ¼-inch thickness and cut into Halloween shapes using cookie cutters.
Place the cut cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely.
Decorate with royal icing and food coloring to create spooky designs like ghosts, pumpkins, and bats. Enjoy your festive Halloween shortbread cookies!

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Ghostly Oreo Stuffed Cookies

Ingredients	Quantity
All-purpose flour	2 ½ cups
Unsweetened cocoa powder	½ cup
Baking soda	1 tsp
Salt	½ tsp
Unsalted butter (softened)	1 cup
Granulated sugar	1 cup
Brown sugar	¾ cup
Egg	1 large
Vanilla extract	1 tsp
Oreo cookies (regular size)	12
White chocolate chips	1 cup (for topping)
Black decorating icing	As needed (for eyes)

Cooking Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
Scoop a tablespoon of dough, place an Oreo on top, and cover it with another tablespoon of dough. Seal the edges and shape into a ball.
Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled cookies; use black icing to add eyes for the ghostly effect. Enjoy your spooky treats!