Orange and Black Halloween Sugar Cookies
Get ready to add a splash of color and fun to your Halloween festivities with these delightful Orange and Black Halloween Sugar Cookies! These vibrant, no-roll cookies are perfect for sharing at parties, family gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat while cozying up at home. With their eye-catching colors and delicious taste, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Plus, the simple preparation process means you can whip them up in no time! Embrace the spirit of the season with these festive cookies that are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 â…“ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa powder
- Black and orange gel food color
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Divide dough into two batches. Mix cocoa powder and black gel food color into one batch, and orange gel food color into the other.
- Portion each colored dough into pieces (about 2 teaspoons each). Chill for 15 minutes.
- Roll one piece of each color together to form a ball. Place on prepared sheets, baking for 12-15 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg