Spooky 5-Ingredient Skull-Shaped Shortbread Everyone Loves
Skull-shaped shortbread is a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween or themed parties. These buttery cookies are easy to make and customizable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt until dough forms.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out skull shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Use royal icing or melted chocolate for decoration.
- Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg