Hey everyone, I’ve got another fun project I did today that I wanted to share with you guys. It’s that time of year again when the leaves start turning and there’s a chill in the air, which always puts me in the mood for some baking. So today, I decided to whip up some ghost sugar cookies, and let me tell you, it was a blast!
First, I gathered all my stuff. I already had most of the ingredients like flour, sugar, and butter. But I did have to run to the store real quick to grab some vanilla extract because, well, I used it all up last time. Once I had everything, I preheated my oven. This is super important, you know? You gotta make sure that oven is at the right temp before popping your cookies in.
Then, I got down to mixing. I creamed together the butter and sugar until it was all light and fluffy, just like my grandma used to do. I tossed in the egg and that vanilla extract I just bought. In a separate bowl, I whisked together the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually, I added the dry stuff to the wet stuff, mixing it all up until it formed a nice dough. It felt just right, not too sticky, not too dry.
Shaping and Baking
- After that, it was time to roll out the dough. I dusted my countertop with some flour so the dough wouldn’t stick, then rolled it out to about a quarter-inch thickness. I think that is the perfect thickness for sugar cookies!
- Next came the fun part – cutting out the ghosts! I used my trusty ghost-shaped cookie cutter, which is probably older than some of you, and pressed it into the dough. I made sure to place the cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. That way, nothing sticks and cleanup is easy.
- Then, into the oven they went. I baked them for about 8-10 minutes, just until the edges started to turn golden.
Once they were out of the oven, I let them cool for a bit on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. Patience is key here, folks. You don’t want to start decorating too soon, or your icing will just melt right off.
Decorating Time
- While the cookies were cooling, I made the icing. I just mixed some powdered sugar with a bit of milk and a drop of vanilla. For the eyes and mouths, I used some black icing I had left over from another project, but you can totally use chocolate chips or even mini M&Ms.
- I spooned the white icing over each cookie, letting it drip down the sides a little to give it that ghostly effect. Then, I carefully added the little black eyes and mouths. They looked so darn cute!
Finally, I let the icing set, which took about an hour. I know, waiting is hard, but it’s worth it. And there you have it – spooky, fun, and delicious ghost sugar cookies! They were a hit with my family, and I bet they’ll be a hit with yours too. Give this a try, and let me know how it goes. Happy baking, everyone!
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