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Hocus Pocus Cookies

Hocus Pocus Cookies: Magical Painted Treats for Halloween

Delightful and customizable Hocus Pocus Cookies perfect for Halloween celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter just softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar keeps the interior soft
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract can swap for peppermint or lemon
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour avoid other flours
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder prevents spreading
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
For Painting
  • 4 drops Food Coloring (Red)
  • 4 drops Food Coloring (Yellow)
  • 4 drops Food Coloring (Purple)
  • 4 drops Food Coloring (Black)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
  4. Roll out the dough and cut out shapes using Halloween-themed cookie cutters.
  5. Chill the cut-out cookies in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 12-16 minutes.
  7. Cool cookies on racks before painting with edible colors.
  8. Chill painted cookies for 15-30 minutes before the final bake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for the best cookie texture. Use food-grade brushes for painting your cookies.

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