Cookie Halloween Cat: The Purr-fect Spooky Sweet Treat
These cookie Halloween cat treats are spooky, sweet, and simple to decorate—perfect for Halloween parties or fun baking with kids.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Black gel food coloring optional
- Royal icing or buttercream for decorating
- Edible eyes candy accents, food markers
Instructions
- 1. Whisk flour, cocoa, spices, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- 2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla.
- 3. Mix in dry ingredients gradually to form dough.
- 4. Add black gel coloring if desired and chill for 1 hour.
- 5. Roll dough to ¼” thickness and cut cat shapes.
- 6. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes; cool completely.
- 7. Decorate using royal icing or buttercream.
- 8. Add eyes, whiskers, or Halloween accents.
- 9. Let icing dry fully before storing or serving.
Notes
Chilling is key to holding the cookie shape.
Store in airtight container for up to 7 days.
Freeze undecorated cookies for up to 3 months.
Use parchment paper when rolling for easy cleanup.