Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (281g)
- Butter (unsalted), cold and cubed: 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Black food coloring gel: 1 drop
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
9-11 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add the food coloring gel and mix until the dough is evenly black.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a skeleton cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie:
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 55mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Festive and fun
- Crispy and tender
- Perfect for Halloween parties
User Comments:
- "These cookies were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them." - Sarah
- "I love the black color and the skeleton shape. They're so cute and spooky." - Emily
- "The cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I can't stop eating them!" - John
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- If you don't have a skeleton cookie cutter, you can use any other Halloween-themed cutter or even a round cutter.
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies. They should be golden brown on the edges but still soft in the center.
