π» Spooky Halloween Skull Cookies π»
Eerie Chocolate Skull Cookies for Halloween! | Hyosom’s Recipe
Let’s transform sweet ‘Baci di Dama’ cookie dough into these delightfully spooky Halloween skull cookies! π Perfect for adding a creepy-crawly touch to your festive celebrations. This recipe yields approximately 21 hauntingly delicious cookies.
Basic Ingredients- 60g unsalted butter, softened
- 40g sugar
- 60g cake flour, sifted
- 60g almond flour
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until smooth. Add the sugar and continue to mix until the mixture is light and fluffy, resembling a cream. Ensure the sugar is well incorporated.
Step 2
Sift the cake flour and almond flour together into another bowl. Add the sifted flours to the butter-sugar mixture. Gently mix with a spatula using a cutting motion until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix. Once the dough starts to come together, lightly knead it into a cohesive ball.
Step 3
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the dough to firm up. This chilling step is crucial for easier shaping.
Step 4
Once chilled, divide the dough into approximately 21 equal portions, each weighing about 10g (1 tsp). Roll each portion into a ball and then shape it into a basic skull form. Aim for uniform size for even baking.
Step 5
Now, let’s add those eerie details! Use the back of a spoon, chopsticks, toothpicks, or any other kitchen tool you find handy to carefully create indentations for the eyes, nose, and mouth on each skull cookie. The more detailed you get, the scarier your skulls will look!
Step 6
Preheat your oven to 160Β°C (320Β°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the shaped skull cookies with some space between them. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them, as oven temperatures can vary.
Step 7
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Handle them gently when warm to prevent breakage.
Step 8
After the cookies have completely cooled, use a piping bag or a small spoon to fill the indentations (eyes, nose, mouth) with the melted chocolate. Allow the chocolate to set completely. Your spooky and delicious Halloween skull cookies are now ready to haunt your guests!
