Spooky Halloween Cutout Cookies

Dairy Free
Spooky Halloween Cutout Cookies
70 min.
32
96kcal

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Get ready to add a touch of spookiness to your Halloween festivities with these delightful Spooky Halloween Cutout Cookies! Perfect for both kids and adults, these cookies are not only fun to make but also dairy-free, making them a great treat for those with dietary restrictions. With a rich chocolatey flavor from the Devil's Food Cake Mix and a soft, chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering.

Imagine the joy of rolling out the dough, cutting it into eerie shapes, and decorating them with your favorite spooky designs. Whether you choose to create ghosts, pumpkins, or bats, the possibilities are endless! These cookies are not just a dessert; they can also double as festive ornaments. Simply make a hole at the top and hang them on your Halloween tree for a charming and edible decoration.

In just 70 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 32 cookies that are perfect for sharing with friends and family. With only 96 calories per cookie, you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create some hauntingly delicious memories in the kitchen this Halloween!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake white yellow
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • pot
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter
  • rolling pin
  • drinking straws

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). In large bowl, beat all ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until thoroughly mixed.
  2. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough 1/4 inch thick using cloth-covered rolling pin. With 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes.
  3. Cut designs in cookies with sharp knife if desired. On ungreased cookie sheets, place shapes.
  4. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or just until set (centers will be soft). Cool 1 minute. Immediately make hole in tops of some cookies, using end of plastic straw; trim any cut edges with sharp knife to straighten.
  5. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  6. Tie ribbon or yarn through holes to hang. Hang ornaments on tree branches anchored in a pot or on Halloween tree (available at craft stores). Decorate remaining cookies as desired, and store covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories96kcal
Protein3.96%
Fat56.47%
Carbs39.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.56565218103%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.8kcal
4.79%
Fat:6.28g
9.65%
Saturated Fat:1.41g
8.83%
Carbohydrates:9.89g
3.3%
Net Carbohydrates:9.57g
3.48%
Sugar:5.18g
5.76%
Cholesterol:5.11mg
1.7%
Sodium:135.72mg
5.9%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:0.99g
1.98%
Phosphorus:39.72mg
3.97%
Iron:0.63mg
3.52%
Selenium:2.1µg
2.99%
Copper:0.05mg
2.75%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.46%
Folate:9.04µg
2.26%
Calcium:21.76mg
2.18%
Vitamin A:92.41IU
1.85%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.7%
Magnesium:6.59mg
1.65%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.61%
Vitamin K:1.65µg
1.57%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.53%
Potassium:47.53mg
1.36%
Fiber:0.32g
1.3%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.09%