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Perfect Spooky Halloween Sugar Cookies with 5 Easy Glittery Royal Icing Tips

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These spooky sugar cookies feature a tender, buttery texture topped with a glossy, glittery royal icing perfect for Halloween celebrations. Easy to make and decorate, they bring festive sparkle and classic flavor to any party.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (4 grams) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) almond extract (optional)
  • 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons (21 grams) pasteurized egg whites or meringue powder
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) fresh lemon juice or water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • Edible glitter in assorted colors (orange, purple, black)

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar: beat softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add egg and extracts: beat in the large egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until just combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, mixing on low speed until dough just comes together. Chill dough for 15-20 minutes if sticky.
  5. Roll and cut: lightly flour surface and rolling pin, roll dough to ¼ inch thickness, cut shapes with Halloween cookie cutters, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  6. Bake: preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges just turn golden. Avoid overbaking.
  7. Cool completely: let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully before decorating.
  8. Prepare royal icing: beat sifted powdered sugar with pasteurized egg whites or meringue powder, gradually add lemon juice or water until thick but spreadable consistency is reached, add vanilla extract if desired, and divide into bowls for coloring.
  9. Decorate: outline and flood cookies with royal icing using piping bags fitted with small round tips. Sprinkle edible glitter immediately while icing is wet. Let icing dry completely, preferably overnight or at least 4 hours.

Notes

Use pasteurized egg whites or meringue powder for safe royal icing. Chill dough if sticky to maintain shape. Sift powdered sugar for smooth icing. Let icing dry overnight for best results. Add water to thin icing or powdered sugar to thicken. Sprinkle edible glitter immediately after flooding while icing is wet. Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze undecorated cookies up to 3 months.

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Keywords: Halloween sugar cookies, royal icing, glittery cookies, spooky cookies, easy Halloween treats, buttery sugar cookies, festive cookies

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