Witches Brew Halloween Punch Cookies
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Green gel food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup green vanilla frosting
- Assorted decorations: candy eyeballs, gummy worms, and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure even baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest. Add a few drops of green gel food coloring and mix until the dough reaches your desired shade of “witchy” green.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten them slightly with the palm of your hand. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, spread a thin layer of green frosting on each cookie to look like bubbling punch. Press candy eyeballs, gummy worms, and sprinkles into the frosting to complete the “Witches Brew” look.