Ghost-Like Treats

Ghost-Like Treats
45 min.
48
192kcal

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Get ready to delight your friends and family with these enchanting Ghost-Like Treats! Perfect for any festive occasion, these whimsical cookies are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delectable dessert that will tantalize your taste buds. With their soft, delicate texture and enchanting designs, these treats are sure to steal the show at your next gathering.

Crafted from simple yet delightful ingredients, these spooky cookies come alive with their playful shapes and sweet frosting. Whether it's a Halloween party, a themed birthday celebration, or just a fun afternoon baking session with the kids, these cookies add a touch of magic and charm to any event. The combination of rich butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract gives them a scrumptious flavor that's hard to resist, while the addition of colorful jellybeans creates a festive appeal that’s simply irresistible!

With a yield of 48 servings, you’ll have plenty to share—and trust us, they won't last long! The balance of flavors and delightful presentation will leave everyone craving just one more bite. So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to create some ghostly magic in the kitchen. Your taste buds and your guests will thank you!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • teaspoons buttermilk 
  • tablespoons cream cheese softened
  •  eggs beaten
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • milk 
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • cup shortening 
  • 2.5 cups sugar 
  • 48 servings sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • cookie cutter
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, blend together shortening and sugar.
  2. Add remaining ingredients; beat until dough is sticky. Spoon onto wax paper; wrap and refrigerate for several hours to overnight.
  3. Roll out dough 1/2-inch thick on a floured surface.
  4. Cut out shapes with floured cookie cutters; transfer to greased baking sheets.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are golden. Cool before frosting. Frost with Powdered Sugar Frosting.
  6. Sprinkle with sugar.
  7. Add jellybeans for eyes and mouth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories192kcal
Protein2.5%
Fat26.93%
Carbs70.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.52
Glycemic Load
19.98
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.6486956697443%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:192.02kcal
9.6%
Fat:5.87g
9.03%
Saturated Fat:1.91g
11.93%
Carbohydrates:34.63g
11.54%
Net Carbohydrates:34.41g
12.51%
Sugar:28.58g
31.76%
Cholesterol:13.47mg
4.49%
Sodium:37.44mg
1.63%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:1.22g
2.45%
Selenium:3.75µg
5.36%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.26%
Folate:15.7µg
3.93%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.51%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.77%
Iron:0.43mg
2.39%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.33%
Vitamin K:2.4µg
2.29%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.19%
Phosphorus:15.49mg
1.55%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.13%
Vitamin A:53.7IU
1.07%
Source:My Recipes