Description
These fun and festive Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies are a colorful twist on classic cookies, featuring vibrant green and purple swirled doughs rolled into ghostly shapes. Perfect for Halloween or any spooky celebration, these buttery, soft cookies are easy to make and sure to delight kids and adults alike with their playful colors and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Coloring
- Gel food coloring (green and purple recommended)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure an even mixture.
- Mix Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms.
- Divide and Color Dough: Split the dough into two equal portions. Add green gel food coloring to one portion and purple gel food coloring to the other. Knead each piece until the color is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough: Wrap each colored dough portion tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the dough.
- Roll and Layer Dough: After chilling, layer the green dough on top of the purple dough. Lightly roll them together to create a marbled effect and trim the edges to form straight lines.
- Form Dough Log: Carefully roll the layered dough into a log shape. Wrap the log in plastic wrap again and refrigerate for an additional hour to set.
- Slice and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the dough log into ¼ to ½-inch thick rounds and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the slices for 13-15 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering dough consistency.
- Chilling the dough is essential for easier slicing and better shape retention during baking.
- Ensure slices are evenly sized for consistent baking.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
