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Cozy Pastel Halloween Funfetti Shortbread Ghost Cookies

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These whimsical pastel shortbread ghost cookies combine buttery crumbly texture with playful pastel sprinkles, perfect for a cozy and fun Halloween treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (95g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup pastel funfetti sprinkles
  • Royal icing or white glaze (optional, for decorating ghost faces)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and powdered sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture on low speed, mixing just until incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in pastel funfetti sprinkles with a spatula.
  6. Shape the dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  8. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch (6mm) thickness.
  9. Use ghost-shaped cookie cutters to cut shapes and transfer them to baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until edges just begin to turn golden.
  11. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once cooled, optionally decorate with royal icing or white glaze to pipe ghost faces.

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and maintain ghost shapes. Use softened but cool butter to avoid greasy dough. Fold sprinkles gently to prevent color bleeding. Wait until cookies are fully cooled before decorating to avoid melting icing.

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