Description
A sophisticated, dark-hued sugar cookie with a tender, shortbread-like texture, specifically formulated for Halloween decorating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black gel food coloring
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar for 3-5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift together flour, cornstarch, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Add black gel food coloring and mix until the color is uniform.
- Wrap dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes and place on parchment-lined sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on a wire rack before decorating with royal icing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American