Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour: This is the main structure of the cookies, giving them that perfect softness.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda: Helps the cookies rise, ensuring a fluffy texture.
- ½ teaspoon baking powder: Adds extra lightness to the dough.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened: Provides richness and moisture for a tender cookie. Make sure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing!
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar: Sweetens the cookies and gives them that deliciously chewy texture.
- 1 large egg: Binds the ingredients together, adding moisture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Infuses classic flavor into the cookies, making them even more delightful.
- ½ teaspoon salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances all the flavors.
- Buttercream frosting: For decorating the cobwebs. You can use store-bought or make your own.
- Black icing or chocolate syrup: For creating the cobweb designs.
- Decorative sprinkles (optional): To add a fun, festive touch!
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Your Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze!
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step is crucial for incorporating air into the dough, leading to a soft cookie.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—this will keep your cookies tender!
- Scoop the Dough:
- Using a cookie scoop or two tablespoons, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft. They will continue to cook a bit as they cool.
- Cool:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling is essential for perfect decorating!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Baking Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 2g