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Orange and Black Halloween Sugar Cookies

Orange and Black Halloween Sugar Cookies
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Get ready to bake up some festive fun with these Orange and Black Halloween Sugar Cookies! These charming cookies are not only visually striking with their vibrant colors but also incredibly easy to make, requiring no rolling pins or cookie cutters. Perfect for a spooky gathering or a cozy family night, these cookies will delight both kids and adults alike. With a blend of buttery sweetness and rich cocoa, they promise to deliver on flavor while adding a colorful splash to your autumn festivities.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 â…“ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa powder
  • Black gel food coloring
  • Orange gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Divide the dough into two equal parts. Color one batch with cocoa powder and black gel food color, and the other batch with orange gel food color.
  5. Chill both doughs in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  6. Shape pieces of each colored dough into balls by pressing them together before rolling.
  7. Place on prepared sheets, spacing them at least two inches apart, and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

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