Halloween Sugar Cookies

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Get ready to fall in love with these Halloween Sugar Cookies. These buttery, flakey, and golden brown sugar cookies are topped with a tried and true cream cheese frosting that will leave you reaching for seconds. Perfect for Halloween parties, gifting to neighbors (or trick or treaters!), or when you want a fall themed treat.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Chill2

Total Time2 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Halloween sugar cookies, Sugar Cookies

Servings: cookies

Calories: 485kcal

Author: Chandice Probst

Cost: 15

Ingredients

Cookies

2 cups butter softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
6 eggs
7 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 teaspoons almond extract

Frosting

8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter softened
16 ounces confectioners sugar 1 package
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Halloween Cookies

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Then, mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, beat until everything is completely combined.
In another mixing bowl bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
Slowly add all of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft cookie dough forms. Avoid over mixing so the cookies stay tender.
Divide the dough into two balls, place into two bowls, and cover the bowls with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
After the dough has chilled, roll out the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut out pumpkins or other halloween shapes.
Place the cookies on a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool completely before frosting.

Homemade cream cheese frosting

In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth and creamy.
Slowly add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is fluffy and you get the consistency you want.
Frost the cooled cookies, add sprinkles, and any other decorations you'd like!

Notes

Storing: If you somehow have leftovers, wait until the cookies have set and store them in a ziplock baggie or airtight container. Separate the cookie layers with parchment paper to prevent the frosting from spreading. They'll last on the counter for 4-5 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Freezing: These cookies are super freezer-friendly before you decorate them. Bake the cookies, let them cool, and store unfrosted cookies in a freezer safe bag or container for up to three months. When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw them at room temp for a few hours and frost (I recommend making the frosting fresh).

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