Mummy Sugar Cookies
Mummy Sugar Cookies are the perfect festive treat for Halloween, combining creativity and deliciousness in every bite. These adorable cookies, designed to resemble mummies, are easy to make and ideal for family gatherings or Halloween parties. A soft, buttery sugar cookie base is topped with sweet royal icing and candy eyes, making them a fun and engaging baking project for all ages.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal icing (for decorating)
- Candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and extracts until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least one hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness and cut out mummy shapes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges; cool before decorating.
- Coat cooled cookies with royal icing in wavy lines to create mummy wraps and place candy eyes before the icing sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg