Description
Inspired by Pillsbury’s nostalgic pre-cut Halloween cookies—pumpkin, ghost, and the long-lost spooky cat—this homemade version captures that same soft texture and festive fun, with your own custom twist. No preservatives, no chill time, just slice, bake, and get spooky!
Ingredients
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Food coloring: orange, black, and green (gel preferred)
Halloween cookie cutters: pumpkin, ghost, cat
Optional: mini chocolate chips or candy eyes for decorating
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
Mix in egg and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture until dough forms.
Divide dough into 2 or 3 portions. Tint with food coloring (orange for pumpkins, black for cats, white/plain for ghosts).
Roll each portion between parchment paper to ¼-inch thick.
Use cookie cutters to cut shapes, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Transfer to baking sheet and chill for 10 minutes to hold shape (optional, but helps).
Bake for 8–10 minutes until just set. Do not overbake.
Let cool and decorate with mini chips or candy eyes if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 / Cookie
- Sugar: 7g / Cookie
- Fat: 6g/ Cookie
- Carbohydrates: 15g / Cookie
- Protein: 1g / Cookie