Spooky Skeleton Cookies

Dairy Free
Spooky Skeleton Cookies
60 min.
16
158kcal

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Get ready to add a delightful twist to your Halloween festivities with these Spooky Skeleton 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 chocolate flavor from the unsweetened cocoa and a soft, chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Imagine the joy on your friends' and family’s faces as they bite into these adorable skeleton-shaped cookies, beautifully decorated with a fluffy meringue icing. The process of rolling out the dough and cutting out the shapes is a fantastic activity to enjoy with loved ones, creating lasting memories in the kitchen. Plus, the vibrant white icing adds a spooky yet charming touch that will impress your guests.

Ready in just 60 minutes, these cookies are a quick and easy dessert option that doesn’t skimp on flavor or fun. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, looking for a festive treat for school, or simply want to indulge in some seasonal baking, these Spooky Skeleton Cookies are the perfect choice. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let’s get baking!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • serving basic cookie mix for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • tablespoon meringue powder 
  • tablespoons water cold
  • cup powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, flour and cocoa.
  3. Add butter and egg; stir until soft dough forms. On work surface sprinkled with flour, roll dough 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Cut with 4-inch gingerbread cookie cutter.
  5. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. In medium bowl, beat meringue powder and cold water with electric mixer on medium speed until peaks form. Gradually beat in powdered sugar about 1 minute or until soft peaks form.
  8. Place in 12-inch piping bag fitted with #3 tip. Pipe skeleton design on cookies.
  9. Let sit about 5 minutes or until icing is set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories158kcal
Protein3.24%
Fat11.94%
Carbs84.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.65217391620188%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.61mg
Epicatechin
1.84mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:158.03kcal
7.9%
Fat:2.12g
3.26%
Saturated Fat:0.08g
0.48%
Carbohydrates:33.84g
11.28%
Net Carbohydrates:33.18g
12.07%
Sugar:21.77g
24.19%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:89.09mg
3.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.29g
2.59%
Fiber:0.66g
2.63%
Copper:0.04mg
1.82%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.81%
Iron:0.25mg
1.37%
Folate:5.26µg
1.32%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.29%
Magnesium:4.7mg
1.17%