How do I create creepy skull-shaped sugar cookies?

Unleash your creativity with our skull-shaped sugar cookies recipe! Add white icing for a bone-chilling touch that will delight!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I create creepy skull-shaped sugar cookies. Items include: all-purpose flour baking soda baking powder unsalted butter granulated sugar egg vanilla extract salt powdered sugar milk black food coloring

all-purpose flour 2 and 3/4 cups
baking soda 1 teaspoon
baking powder 1/2 teaspoon
unsalted butter 1 cup
granulated sugar 1 and 1/2 cups
egg 1
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
salt a pinch
powdered sugar 2 cups
milk a few tablespoons
black food coloring a drop or two

Take note
Watch out for any wandering ghouls trying to steal your delicious cookies!

1

Gather Your Ingredients

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ingredients in your cauldron: 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

2

Mix and Chill

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. In another bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt, and mix until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

3

Preheat and Roll

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a 1/4 inch thickness. Use skull-shaped cookie cutters to cut out your spooky shapes. If you don't have skull-shaped cutters, you can also use a knife to carefully shape the dough into skulls.

4

Bake to Perfection

Carefully transfer your skull-shaped cookies to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them, as you don't want them to turn into real skulls!

5

Whip Up the Icing

While your cookies are cooling, it's time to whip up the icing! In a small bowl, mix 2 cups of powdered sugar with a few tablespoons of milk until you have a smooth, thick consistency. Add a drop or two of black food coloring to give your icing that bone-chilling touch.

6

Icing the Skulls

Once your cookies are completely cool, it's time to bring them to life with icing. Take a spoonful of icing and gently spread it over each skull-shaped cookie, leaving a little bit of the skull exposed for a creepy effect. Let the icing set for about 15 minutes.

7

Let the Spooktacular Feast Begin

Congratulations, you've made some wickedly delicious skull-shaped sugar cookies! Gather your friends, dim the lights, and indulge in this bone-chilling treat!