Get ready to bake spooky, fun, and delicious ghost sugar cookies with this easy recipe! Whether you’re preparing for a Halloween party or just looking for a festive treat, these ghost-shaped cookies are sure to impress. Using a ghost cookie cutter, you can create adorable ghost cookies that are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet. They’re a hit with both kids and adults, and the best part is you don’t have to be a professional baker to make them!

Ghost cookies

Recipe by SouhailDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

120

kcal

A simple, festive recipe for buttery ghost sugar cookies, perfect for Halloween. These ghost cookies are shaped with a ghost cookie cutter, making them a fun, spooky treat for all.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
White royal icing (for decorating)
Black edible gel (for ghost eyes and mouth)

Directions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until fully combined.
Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
Cut the cookies: Using a ghost cookie cutter, cut out ghost shapes from the dough and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and decorate: Let the cookies cool completely before decorating with white royal icing to create the ghost body. Use black edible gel to draw on eyes and a spooky mouth.
Let the icing set: Allow the icing to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

The dough can be made ahead and chilled for up to 2 days.
Make sure the butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing.
Royal icing works best for a clean, polished look, but you can use any type of icing you prefer.

Additional Tips for perfect Halloween Ghost Cookies

Chill the dough for cleaner cuts: If the dough becomes too sticky when rolling, chill it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up. This will help the ghost cookie cutter create sharp, defined edges.
Don’t overbake: For soft cookies, make sure to take them out of the oven once the edges turn slightly golden. Overbaking will result in crunchy cookies.
Use a piping bag for icing: To create precise lines and details on your cookies, use a piping bag with a small tip for the royal icing.
Add personality to your ghosts: Vary the expressions on your ghost sugar cookies by changing the shape of the mouth or adding eyebrows using the edible gel.
Adjust the thickness of the dough: If you prefer thicker, more substantial cookies, roll the dough to ½ inch thick instead of ¼ inch.

Final Thougths

These ghost sugar cookies are a fun Halloween treat. A ghost cookie cutter makes them easy to shape. They’re adorable, spooky, and perfect for any celebration. They taste great and are fun to decorate. Whether for a party or a baking day, they bring joy. Celebrate the season with these simple, festive cookies!