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Hocus Pocus Cookies

Magically Delicious Hocus Pocus Cookies for Halloween Fun

These Hocus Pocus Cookies are delightful, colorful treats perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid using bread or cake flour.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Provides lift.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, but not over-softened.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and crispiness.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Essential flavoring.
  • ½ teaspoon Almond Extract Can be substituted.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks For painting the cookies.
For Decorating
  • Food Coloring Used for hand-painted designs.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  3. Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut cookie shapes. If sticky, chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  4. Place cut cookies on a baking sheet and freeze for 5-10 minutes to minimize spreading.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and bake cookies for 12-16 minutes until edges are set.
  6. Cool cookies on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Mix food coloring with egg yolks to create edible paint for decorating.
  8. Paint designs on cooled cookies with food-safe brushes and let them set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, store cookies in an airtight container. Decorated cookies should have wax paper between layers.

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