Description
These Black Cat Silhouette Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for Halloween or any cat lover’s gathering. They are easy to make and fun to decorate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black food coloring
- Royal icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Divide the dough and add black food coloring to one portion to create the cat silhouettes.
- Roll out the dough and cut into cat shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Let cool before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it is too soft to handle.
- Use a toothpick to add details to the royal icing for a more intricate design.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg