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Ghost-Shaped Sugar Cookies that Haunt Your Taste Buds!

Delicious and spooky ghost-shaped sugar cookies perfect for Halloween celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • Royal icing for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Flatten each ball with a glass, dipped in sugar, to form ghost shapes.
  8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
  9. Let cool on wire racks before decorating with royal icing.

Notes

  • For a more intense flavor, let the dough chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use food coloring to tint the royal icing for more colorful decorations.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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Keywords: Ghost-Shaped Sugar Cookies, Halloween Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Spooky Treats