Vegan Ghost Sugar Cookies
Get ready for Halloween with these cute and spooky ghost sugar cookies! Made with a simple vegan sugar cookie base, they're nutty, sweet, and perfect for spooky season and your next Halloween gathering. Easy to make, fun to eat, and a great treat for all ages!
Equipment
- 2 mixing bowls
- 1-2 baking trays lined
- 1 electric hand mixer
- 1 sieve
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Ghost Cookie Cutter
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
For the flax "egg":
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoon water
For the sugar cookie dough:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (plain flour) 200g
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 7 tablespoon vegan butter, unsalted 100g
- ¾ cup caster sugar 150g
- 10 large nuts e.g. pecans, walnuts, almonds
Instructions
- Combine 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Stir well and let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens and forms a gel-like consistency.
- Set your oven to 170°C (340°F) and let it preheat. Meanwhile, line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, add 200g of plain flour, ¼ teaspoon of vanilla powder or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Sift these ingredients together to remove any lumps.
- In a separate bowl, cream 100g of vegan butter with 150g of caster sugar using an electric hand mixer. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add the prepared flax egg to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until a dough forms and all ingredients are well incorporated. Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. This will make it easier to roll out and cut into shapes.
- Once chilled, roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 3-4mm thickness. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Carefully lift each ghost's hands and place a nut (pecan, walnut, or almond) between them for decoration.
- Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven. Allow them to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: Serve these ghost sugar cookies on a festive Halloween platter. Add some spooky decorations around the plate for extra fun. Enjoy them with a warm cup of tea or coffee, perfect for sharing at Halloween parties or as an after-dinner treat. Kids will love the cute ghost shape and nutty flavor. Happy Halloween!
- Storage: Store any leftover ghost sugar cookies in an airtight container. Keep them at room temperature for up to a week. If you want them to last longer, pop them in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Tips and Tricks:
- Ensure your vegan butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for easy rolling and cutting; don't skip this step.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, you can use both vanilla powder and extract.
- If you don't have a ghost cookie cutter, you can shape the cookies by hand or use any other Halloween-themed cutter.