These Zombie Handprint Sugar Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. With their spooky handprint design, they are sure to delight kids and adults alike.
This recipe is straightforward and allows for creativity in decorating. You can customize the colors and designs to make your Halloween cookies truly unique.
Spooky Zombie Handprint Sugar Cookies
This recipe yields deliciously soft sugar cookies that are shaped and decorated to resemble zombie hands. The cookies are easy to make and can be enjoyed fresh or packaged as treats for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
- 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
- Food coloring (green, black, or any desired colors)
- Royal icing or colored icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until fully incorporated.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball slightly and use your fingers to create a handprint shape.
- Bake: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks.
- Decorate: Once cooled, use royal icing or colored icing to add details to the handprint cookies, such as nails or blood for a spooky effect.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
