Rating: 3.95
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Ghost Cookies

October 14, 2024

Ghost Cookies are an adorable and spooky Halloween treat that’s easy to make and perfect for adding a festive touch to your celebration. These cookies feature a simple base, often made from sugar or shortbread dough, decorated to look like friendly (or slightly eerie) ghosts. With minimal ingredients, these treats are not only delicious but also fun to make with kids, creating a memorable holiday activity while filling the house with the scent of freshly baked cookies. Whether you’re making them for a Halloween party, as a special snack, or as a fun gift, Ghost Cookies are sure to be a hit!

To start, you’ll need a basic sugar cookie dough, which you can make from scratch or use store-bought dough for convenience. Roll out the dough and cut it into ghost shapes using a cookie cutter. If you don’t have a ghost-shaped cutter, you can easily shape the dough by hand or use any other fun Halloween shapes like bats or pumpkins. Once the cookies are baked and cooled, they’re ready for decorating!

To decorate your Ghost Cookies, the traditional method is to use white icing to cover the entire cookie, giving it a smooth, ghostly appearance. You can use royal icing or a simple glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Once the white icing sets, add small black dots for eyes and a mouth to create the ghost’s face. You can use black food coloring for the eyes or opt for mini chocolate chips or candy eyes for a more fun, whimsical look.

For a fun twist, try using fondant to create more detailed faces or add some sparkle with edible glitter or sprinkles. If you want to add a little extra texture, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top for a “foggy” effect or drizzle melted chocolate around the edges for a spooky, drippy look.

Ghost Cookies are incredibly versatile and can be personalized in many ways, making them a great treat for all ages. They’re perfect for handing out at Halloween parties, giving as party favors, or simply serving as a delicious snack for family and friends. Plus, these cookies store well, so you can bake them ahead of time and keep them fresh for your festivities.

Ghost Shaped Sugar Cookies
Ghost Shaped Sugar Cookies
3.95 from 17 votes
These ghost sugar Cookies are perfect for Halloween and are a fun treat to make with kids. Soft and buttery with just the right amount of sweetness, these cookies are shaped like little ghosts and decorated with a simple icing.
Servings 1 people
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg
Calories: 120kcal
Meal Type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, Halloween, Kids Activities
Cooking Method: Baked
Diet: Keto
Time: 30-45 Min
Level: Easy
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  1. User avatar ileen.ferry15 says:

    5 stars
    yummy cookies!!! I ate 10 of them already!!! Best recipe ever!!!

  2. User avatar Lynwood Glover says:

    5 stars
    Simplest recipe ever! I made these with my grandma and we had a blast. Made us reminisce about old times.

  3. User avatar hollis.kilback1984 says:

    2 stars
    I’m not sure about this. Ghost shapes? Really? Seems a bit silly. 🙄

  4. User avatar marielle.reichel2008 says:

    3 stars
    I tried this recipe but mine turned out too puffy. Maybe I added too much flour? Not sure what went wrong.

  5. User avatar Sergio Turner says:

    4 stars
    I didn’t have a ghost cookie cutter, so I used a star one instead. They still taste great, but they don’t look as spooky. 😄

  6. User avatar kevin.hoppe38 says:

    5 stars
    OMG these are DELICIOUS! I added some chocolate chips and they turned out even better. Definitely making again!

    1. User avatar basementDweller says:

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe too! Just like you said, they’re sooo good! Chocolate chips are a great idea!

    2. User avatar rowena.weimann says:

      2 stars
      Not sure about the chocolate chips. Ghost cookies should be ghostly, not chocolatey! What’s next, brown ghosts?

  7. User avatar Hillman Hunter says:

    4 stars
    I didn’t have a ghost cutter, so I just used a glass. They still taste great!

    1. 4 stars
      Using a glass is a smart move! Who needs a fancy cutter anyway? 🤷‍♀️

  8. 5 stars
    Dis be the best cookie recipe ever!!! I ate 10 in one siting. Gonna make more!!!

  9. 5 stars
    These cookies turned out so cute! Perfect for Halloween, my kids loved them! 👻

  10. User avatar ted.rodriguez0 says:

    2 stars
    I found the dough too sticky and it was hard to roll out. Maybe less butter next time?

  11. User avatar tom.nolan19 says:

    3 stars
    I thought cookies were supposed to be crunchy? They are kinda soft. Not what I expected!!

  12. User avatar Draugr Scourge says:

    5 stars
    These cookies are adorable! Perfect for Halloween. My kids loved making them with me!

    1. User avatar Frost Atronach says:

      5 stars
      That sounds like so much fun! I can’t wait to make these with my kids too! They love Halloween!

    2. User avatar w00d_ch0p says:

      3 stars
      Adorable? I dunno, cookies are cookies. I just hope they taste good.

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