Haunted Mirror Cookies Recipe

These Haunted Mirror Cookies are a delightful treat for Halloween, featuring a shiny silver frosting that creates a stunning reflection effect. Perfect for spooky celebrations, these cookies are sure to impress your guests.

The recipe is simple and fun, making it an excellent choice for baking with kids or for a festive gathering. The combination of flavors and the eye-catching design will make these Halloween cookies a standout dessert.

Spooky Silver Frosting Reflection Cookies

These cookies are made with a buttery sugar cookie base, topped with a glossy silver frosting that mimics a mirror’s reflection. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Silver edible glitter or silver food spray for decoration

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Silver Frosting: Once the cookies are cool, prepare the silver frosting by mixing powdered sugar with a small amount of water until it reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. Add silver edible glitter or spray for the reflective effect.
Decorate: Spread the silver frosting on top of each cookie to create the mirror effect. Allow the frosting to set before serving.