Description
Soft and buttery orange sugar cookies shaped like pumpkins and decorated with candy eyes for a whimsical Halloween treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange gel food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smoothly combined.
- Stir in the orange gel food coloring until the dough is a vivid, uniform orange.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll the chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into pumpkin shapes.
- Place cookies on the prepared sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are barely golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press one or two candy eyes into the top of each cookie.
- Prep Time: 75 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American