Description
Witch Hat Cookies are a fun and festive Halloween treat, perfect for parties or just a spooky baking project. These easy-to-make cookies are shaped like witch hats and can be decorated to look extra magical!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Black sanding sugar or black frosting for decorating
- Orange or purple candies (optional, for embellishment)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This will make it easier to handle.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Using a witch hat cookie cutter (or a round cutter for the brim and a triangle cutter for the cone, then assemble), cut out your hat shapes.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate the cookies. Dip the tops in black sanding sugar or spread with black frosting. Add any optional embellishments like orange or purple candies for extra flair.
Notes
- For a smoother cone shape, you can gently press the top of the hat dough down before baking.
- Get creative with your decorations! Use different colored frostings, edible glitter, or sprinkles to make each hat unique.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Halloween Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 2g