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Spider Web Halloween Sugar Cookies

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Glossy, slightly raised icing veins stretch out in a perfect spider web design on buttery, tender sugar cookies. These festive treats combine a crisp icing finish with a soft, buttery crumb, perfect for Halloween parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 5–6 tablespoons warm water
  • Black gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Using a mixer, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add flour mixture in two additions, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼ inch (6mm) thickness. Cut cookies with a 3-inch round cutter and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges begin to turn golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Prepare royal icing by combining powdered sugar, meringue powder, and warm water. Beat until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Adjust water for consistency.
  10. Reserve most icing white for flooding. Tint a small portion black with gel food coloring for spider web lines.
  11. Thin white icing to flooding consistency and flood each cookie surface. Let set for 10-15 minutes until slightly firm.
  12. Pipe concentric circles with black icing on flooded cookies. Use a toothpick to drag lines from center outward to create spider web effect.
  13. Allow cookies to dry at room temperature for 4-6 hours or overnight until icing is hard to the touch.

Notes

Chill dough to prevent spreading and maintain shape. Use gel food coloring for best icing texture and color. Work quickly when piping spider webs before icing crusts. Let icing dry completely before stacking cookies. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, substitute flour and butter accordingly. Store cookies in airtight container with parchment paper between layers for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: Halloween cookies, sugar cookies, spider web cookies, royal icing, festive treats, Halloween dessert

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