Hallowed Stenciled Cookies
Calories: 3
Adjust Servings Here: 18 cookies
Description
Celebrate the season with these fun stenciled Halloween sugar cookies. as a fun project to make with the kids. The stenciling technique is so simple, and easy that you and the kids will have loads of fun. Give them as gifts and everyone will be impressed.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 3 cups (375 g) All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (30 g) Cornstarch (cornflour)
- 8 oz (226 g) Unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups (240 g) Powdered sugar confectioners sugar/ icing sugar
- 2 Eggs large
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
Cocoa paste
- 4 tbsp (30 g) Cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp Water.
Instructions
- Dry ingredients - combine the flour, cornstarch in a bowl and set aside.
- Cookie dough - In the stand mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the salt, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time. Bring the dough together and divide it into two discs. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 to 2 hours.
- Roll - Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface evenly once it is chilled. Use a 3-inch circle cookie cutter and cut cookies. Place the cookies on a baking tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Pro tip - I roll my cookies 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick using a rolling pin with spacers. Chilling the cookies will make it easier to stencil. And the cookies won't spread when baking.
- Cocoa paste - Combine the cocoa powder and water to form a paste. Pro tip - The ratio of cocoa powder to water is just a guide. What your looking for is a paste consistency
- Stencil - Ensure cookies are firm to the touch. Place a stencil on the cookie. Using a damp paintbrush, lightly dipped in the cocoa paste.
- Paint - Hold the stencil firmly on the cookie. Brush the cocoa paste on the stencil, spreading it as evenly as possible. Lift the stencil carefully to reveal the design. Pro tip- Any minor cocoa paste smears can be cleaned gently with a wet paper towel
- Chill - Place the cookies on a baking tray and chill them again. Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C Gas Mark 5
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until just starting to get lightly golden on the edges. Cool on a cooling rack before you stack and store in the cookie jar.
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