Halloween Candy Corn Sugar Cookies Recipe
- Cook Time: 2 hours 55 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Yellow gel food coloring
- Orange gel food coloring
Instructions
- Step 1: Creaming the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes on medium-high speed.
- Step 2: Adding Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat well until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Step 3: Mixing Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Step 4: Coloring the Dough: Divide the dough into three equal portions. Leave one portion white. Knead orange gel food coloring into the second portion and yellow gel food coloring into the third portion until the colors are vibrant and even.
- Step 5: Shaping the Layers: Line a small loaf pan or rectangular container with plastic wrap. Press the white dough into the bottom in an even layer. Layer the orange dough on top of the white, then finish with the yellow dough on top. Press firmly so the layers stick together.
- Step 6: Chilling the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until very firm. This is crucial for getting clean slices later.
- Step 7: Slicing and Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the dough from the pan and slice the block into 1/2-inch thick rectangles. Then, cut each rectangle into triangles to look like candy corn. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not let them brown!