Description

Halloween Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the spirit of the spooky season. With their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are not only easy to make but also fun to decorate. Adorned with festive orange, yellow, and brown sprinkles alongside mini chocolate chips, they bring a vibrant touch to any Halloween gathering. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a sweet treat to enjoy at home, these cookies will surely impress friends and family alike. Get ready to indulge in this simple yet scrumptious recipe that will have everyone reaching for more!

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup Halloween sprinkles

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Instructions

Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and salt together.
Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips and Halloween sprinkles gently.
Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out one disc of chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut shapes using cookie cutters.
Transfer cut cookies to baking sheets with space between them.
Re-roll scraps as needed until all dough is used.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 20mg