Halloween Cookie Bites

Vegetarian
Health score
30%
Halloween Cookie Bites
50 min.
1
4243kcal

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As the leaves turn and Halloween approaches, it's the perfect time to indulge in some festive baking! Our Halloween Cookie Bites are not only a delightful treat but also a fantastic way to get creative in the kitchen. This vegetarian recipe yields vibrant, eye-catching cookies that embody the spirit of the holiday with playful colors and shapes.

Imagine your friends and family delighting in chewy cookies that are as fun to make as they are to eat. The dough is crafted with buttery goodness, mixed with sugar for just the right amount of sweetness. With a hint of lemon zest that adds a refreshing twist, these treats capture the essence of fall flavors. The use of food coloring transforms the ordinary cookie dough into a playful array of colors—perfect for the Halloween theme!

This recipe is simple enough for bakers of all ages, making it a great option for a fun family activity. Plus, the process of layering the colors in the loaf pan is not just delicious, but a fun visual treat that will impress anyone who sees the finished product. Whether you're hosting a spooky gathering or simply looking to celebrate the season, these Halloween Cookie Bites are sure to become a cherished tradition. Gather your ingredients and prepare for some festive fun in the kitchen!

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest 
  • serving food coloring red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • serving food coloring yellow

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat butter and sugar together at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  2. Combine flour, salt, and lemon zest; gradually stir into butter mixture.
  3. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces (about 1 1/4 cups each); tint 1 piece with yellow food coloring. Tint another piece orange using red and yellow food coloring. (
  4. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons flour to orange dough if food coloring makes it softer than other colors.)
  5. Place white, untinted dough in bottom of a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan, pressing down. Top with orange dough and then yellow, pressing down. Cover and chill 2 hours.
  6. Turn dough out onto work surface.
  7. Cut slices 3/8-inch thick from dough; cut each slice into 6 triangles.
  8. Place cookies on parchment paperor aluminum foillined baking sheets.
  9. Bake at 350 for 7 to 8 minutes, or until set but not browned. Cool on wire rack 1 minute; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories4243kcal
Protein4.4%
Fat40.73%
Carbs54.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
195.09
Glycemic Load
416.53
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
48.796956414762%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:4242.6kcal
212.13%
Fat:193.49g
297.68%
Saturated Fat:118.83g
742.66%
Carbohydrates:586.63g
195.54%
Net Carbohydrates:576.4g
209.6%
Sugar:301.79g
335.32%
Cholesterol:674.05mg
224.68%
Sodium:2704.63mg
117.59%
Alcohol:2.75g
100%
Alcohol %:0.36%
100%
Protein:46.99g
93.97%
Selenium:146.55µg
209.36%
Vitamin B1:2.98mg
198.44%
Folate:716.69µg
179.17%
Vitamin B2:2.22mg
130.8%
Manganese:2.6mg
130.24%
Vitamin A:5943.23IU
118.86%
Vitamin B3:22.31mg
111.55%
Iron:18.5mg
102.77%
Phosphorus:559.08mg
55.91%
Fiber:10.23g
40.92%
Vitamin E:6.02mg
40.13%
Copper:0.6mg
30.23%
Vitamin B5:2.66mg
26.65%
Magnesium:94.18mg
23.55%
Zinc:3.52mg
23.46%
Vitamin K:17.17µg
16.35%
Potassium:544.41mg
15.55%
Calcium:144.67mg
14.47%
Vitamin B12:0.83µg
13.85%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.03%
Vitamin D:1µg
6.67%
Vitamin C:1.29mg
1.56%
Source:My Recipes