Description
These ghost cookies are the ultimate Halloween treat. Made with no-spread sugar cookie dough, royal icing, and chocolate chip eyes, they’re the perfect festive dessert. Great for parties, gift boxes, or spooky movie nights. Discover how to make ghost-shaped cookies with this easy, fun, and kid-friendly recipe!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 batch royal icing
48 mini chocolate chips or black gel icing
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
3. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F and roll out dough on a floured surface to ¼ inch thickness.
6. Cut out ghost shapes using a cookie cutter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Decorate with royal icing and add mini chocolate chips or black gel dots for eyes.
10. Let icing dry fully before serving or storing.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to help cookies hold their ghost shape.
Royal icing gives a smooth, glossy finish perfect for decorating.
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg