Spooky 8-Inch Sugar Free Cookies with Bloody Fangs
Bloody fang sugar cookies are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween. These cookies feature red icing to resemble blood and fang-shaped decorations for a creepy effect.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (gel-based recommended)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- White candy melts or almond slices (for fangs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls, place on baking sheets, and flatten slightly. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and red food coloring to create a thick icing. Drizzle over cookies.
- Press candy melts or almond slices into the icing to create fang shapes before the icing sets.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red shade.
- For sharper fangs, trim almond slices to a point.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg