Description
These bat-shaped sugar cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- Black icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Add milk as needed to soften the dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into bat shapes.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Let cool before decorating with black icing.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American