Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional, for extra eeriness)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Edible food gel or icing (for details)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, beating until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until a dough forms. For a fun twist, add a few drops of food coloring to the dough and knead until evenly colored.
- Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a ball.
- Shape each ball into a hand shape, creating fingers and a palm. Use your fingers or a knife to add fingernail details with icing or food gel.
- Place the shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating with edible gel or icing for the knuckles and fingernails.
- For an extra spooky touch, dust the cookies with powdered sugar using a fine sieve.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is chilled before shaping for easier handling.
- Use edible gel or icing to add detailed fingernails and knuckles for more realism.
- If the dough is too soft, refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg