Pillsbury Halloween Cookies: The Ultimate Festive Treat for the Spooky Season
Pillsbury Halloween cookies are the perfect blend of fun, flavor, and convenience, making them a festive addition to any Halloween celebration. These ready-to-bake cookies come in whimsical seasonal shapes, such as pumpkins and ghosts, bringing a touch of playful spirit to your dessert table. With minimal preparation needed, they are an ideal treat for busy families looking to create sweet holiday memories with minimal fuss.
Equipment
- Oven: Preheated to 350°F (or 325°F for nonstick cookie sheets)
- Baking Sheet: For placing the cookie dough.
- Cooling rack: To cool the cookies completely
- Spatula: For transferring the cookies from the baking sheet to the cooling rack
- Measuring spoons: (Optional) for adding extra toppings like cinnamon sugar or melted chocolate
- Icing tools: (Optional) for decorating cookies with icing or adding details
Ingredients
- 1 package Pillsbury Halloween Sugar Cookie Dough
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for rolling
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or Halloween-themed sprinkles
- Assorted Halloween-themed icing black, orange, purple
- Edible glitter or candy eyes for decoration optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (or 325°F if using a nonstick cookie sheet) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the cookies.
- Prepare the baking sheet: Place the pre-cut cookie dough pieces on an ungreased baking sheet, ensuring there is at least 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake: Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes. Next, move them to a cooling rack to let them cool fully.
- Optional decorations: Once the cookies have cooled, you can decorate them with icing, candy eyes, or sprinkles to add extra festive flair.
Notes
For an enhanced flavor experience, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before baking or drizzling melted chocolate over the finished cookies. Be sure to space the cookies properly on the baking sheet to allow even baking and prevent sticking. To keep them soft after baking, store the cookies in an airtight container with a piece of white bread to help maintain their moisture. Additionally, decorating these cookies with candy eyes or colored icing can make them the standout treat at any party.