Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Almond extract: 1/2 teaspoon
- White chocolate chips: 1 cup
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in white chocolate chips.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out ghost shapes using a cookie cutter and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie:
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy cookies
- White chocolate chips add sweetness and crunch
- Ghost shape adds fun and festive touch
User Comments:
- "These cookies were so easy to make and turned out so cute!"
- "The almond extract gives them a subtle and delicious flavor."
- "Perfect for a Halloween party or trick-or-treating."
- "My kids loved helping to cut out the ghost shapes."
- "A great way to get into the Halloween spirit."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.
