Description
These delightful Black Cat Sugar Cookies capture the essence of Halloween with their charming shape and rich, buttery flavor. Soft and chewy, they fill your kitchen with the warm aroma of vanilla and cocoa. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home, these cookies are sure to transport you back to childhood memories of baking with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Use cookie cutters to shape the dough into cats and place them on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly set around the edges. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg