Lemon Sugar cookies

Halloween is a time for spooky fun, ghostly costumes, and, of course, sweet treats! But who said that whipping up Halloween goodies has to be complicated? If you’re looking for an easy-to-make yet delightful treat that can be transformed into various creepy concoctions, butter cookies should be at the top of your list! Why Butter Cookies? Butter cookies, with their delicate texture and buttery richness, serve as a perfect canvas for your creativity. Their plain appearance and mellow taste mean you can get as creative as you wish without clashing flavors or designs.

Top Halloween Decorations:

Edible Eyes: Nothing adds a touch of eeriness like a pair of googly eyes peeking out from your cookie. Stick them on a bat, ghost, or pumpkin-shaped cookie, and you instantly have a Halloween character!

Red Jello: Red jello can be a delightful ‘bloody’ touch. You can create ‘bloody’ footprints on your cookie or fill a hollowed-out space in the shape of a heart, for instance, to make it look like a beating heart!

Chocolate: Melted chocolate is perfect for drawing spooky spider webs, eerie faces, or just about any design you fancy. Its rich flavor complements the lemony tang of the cookies perfectly.

This Halloween, let your imagination run wild and craft some delectably spooky treats with the simple magic of butter cookies. Happy baking and haunting!

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking Time:
Makes: 15-16

Ingredients:

• Unsalted butter (softened) 120 gms
• Granulated sugar 100gms
• Egg 1
• Lemon zest from 1 lemon
• Lemon juice 1/2 tsp
• All-purpose flour 150 gms
• Salt 1/4 tsp
• Dark chocolate 100 gms (melted)
• Edible sugar eyes 20-25

Method

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg, followed by the lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
8. Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.