Web Cookies Recipe 🍪
Overview:
Indulge in the spirit of Halloween or any festive occasion with these delightful and visually captivating Web Cookies. Perfect for a quick snack, lunch treat, or to impress guests at your next gathering, these cookies bring together the fun of baking and creativity in decorating. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a total time of 32 minutes, you’ll have these treats ready to enjoy in no time!
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Calories per Serving: 105.4 kcal
- Dietary Information: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 18 tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- Black gel food coloring
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Prepare Baking Sheets:
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar until creamy and well blended.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Slowly incorporate the all-purpose flour into the mixture until a smooth dough forms.
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Color the Dough:
- Divide the dough into thirds.
- Knead black gel food coloring into two of the portions until you achieve the desired shade for the Halloween-themed cookies.
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Roll Out the Dough:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
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Cut Out the Cookies:
- Use a 2- to 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out cookies from the rolled dough.
- Place the cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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Decorate the Cookies:
- Starting with the orange and green cookies, pipe circles of black gel food coloring onto the surface, spaced about 1/4 to 1/2 inches apart, leaving some space near the edges.
- Using a toothpick, gently drag it through the circles from the center outward to create a spiderweb effect.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown around the edges.
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Cool and Decorate:
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the undecorated cookies, spread a thin layer of frosting on top.
- Using the black gel food coloring, pipe spiderwebs onto the frosted cookies, following the same method as before.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Once the frosting has set, serve these delightful Web Cookies to your guests or family and watch as they marvel at your creativity and baking skills!
These Web Cookies are not only delicious but also a fun activity to make with kids or friends. Enjoy the process of baking and decorating these spooky treats, and share the joy with your loved ones! Happy baking! 🎃🍪
