Witching Hour Cut-Outs

The Witching Hour Cut-Outs are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween parties or as a festive snack during the autumn season. The combination of the plain and cocoa dough creates a visually striking effect, and the candy eyeballs add a playful touch. Enjoy these delicious cookies while embracing the witching hour!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Witching Hour Cut-Outs

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 200 gram Sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 400 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoon Cocoa powder
• 5 drop Orange food coloring
• 100 gram Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 24 unit Candy eyeballs

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the dough in half. Leave one half plain and mix the cocoa powder into the other half.
6. Wrap both doughs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Roll out the plain dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out desired shapes using Halloween-themed cookie cutters.
9. Roll out the cocoa dough to the same thickness and cut out the same shapes.
10. Place the cocoa dough shapes on top of the plain dough shapes, pressing lightly to adhere.
11. Transfer the cut-outs to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
12. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze.
14. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and immediately place a candy eyeball on each cut-out.
15. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.