Spooky Zombie Brain Cookies
Soft, chewy sugar cookies topped with squiggly frosting brains and spooky red glaze — these Spooky Zombie Brain Cookies are a frightfully fun Halloween treat that's just as tasty as it is terrifying!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- piping bags
Ingredients
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- gel food coloring (green, gray, pink, red)
- red decorating gel or strawberry jam
- piping bag with small round tip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry and wet mixtures until a soft dough forms. Don’t overmix.
- Scoop dough (2 tbsp per cookie), roll into balls, then elongate into “brain” ovals. Place on baking sheet with space between.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set. Let cool completely on wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Divide and color with gel food coloring. Frosting should be thick enough to pipe.
- Transfer frosting to piping bag. Pipe squiggly brain lines on each cookie starting from the center outward.
- Drizzle red gel or jam between brain lines for a bloody look. Let sit to set for 15–20 minutes.
- Arrange on platter or tray. Serve at room temperature for best texture.
Notes
For extra spooky flair, use neon food coloring or edible glitter. Store decorated cookies in a single layer to protect the frosting. To save time, make and freeze the cookie dough ahead of time.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.7mg
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