Black Cat Sugar Cookies
Delightful and spooky cookies shaped like black cats, perfect for Halloween with rich flavors and charming decorations.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls:
- Food Processor
- Cookie cutter
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract optional
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 4 cups icing sugar about 1 pound
- 3 Tbsp. meringue powder
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 4-8 tsp. cocoa powder
- black gel food coloring
- green sugar pearls optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a food processor, pulse cold butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg mixture and blend until combined. Then add the flour mixture and process until dough forms.
- Divide dough, roll into balls, and flatten between parchment. Chill in the fridge for about 1.5 hours.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Cut out cookies using a cat-shaped cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and chill for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 14-18 minutes until bottoms are slightly brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, combine icing sugar, meringue powder, and warm water until soft peaks form.
- Use black icing to decorate cookies, adding green sugar pearls as eyes.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep fresh.