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Hocus Pocus Cookies

Hocus Pocus Cookies: Magic in Every Delicious Bite

Delight in the whimsical creation of Hocus Pocus Cookies—delicious cut-out sugar cookies perfect for Halloween festivities.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, for richness and flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness and crispy texture
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure extract preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can substitute with lemon or peppermint
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid bread or cake flour for tenderness
  • 0.25 teaspoon Baking Powder Aids in slight lift
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
Cookie Paint
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Base for paint
  • as needed Food Coloring For vibrant colors

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Cookie Cutters
  • baking sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • Food-safe Brushes

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Soften butter until it leaves an imprint. Cream with sugar for 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and mix. Blend in vanilla and almond extracts.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until a cohesive dough forms.
Roll Out Dough
  1. Divide dough into thirds. Roll each to ¼-inch thickness and cut out shapes.
Bake Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake cookies for 12-16 minutes until set and edges are golden.
Paint Cookies
  1. Mix egg yolks with food coloring. Once cookies are cooled, use brushes to paint designs.
Store Cookies
  1. Let paint set for a few minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill dough if too sticky. Use a light touch when painting to prevent soaking. Avoid using egg whites for paint to maintain consistency.

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