Description
These Raven Silhouette Cookies are perfect spooky snacks for Halloween. Easy to make and fun to decorate.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use a raven-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating with black icing.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft.
- Use a steady hand when decorating for clean lines.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Raven Silhouette Cookies, spooky snacks