Classic Halloween Cookies

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Servings 16 cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

In a mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high speed for 5 minutes or until the mixture turns fluffy and pale.
Add the room temperature egg along with vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
Scrape every side of the mixing bowl to make sure everything is mixed and combined.
Mix the dry ingredients such as cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and flour in a separate bowl. Then, add the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until combined but don�t overmix it.
Once it�s mixed, knead the dough with your hands, shaping it into a ball before wrapping it in plastic wrap. Let it chill in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
When it�s time to bake, take it out of the fridge and let it sit on the counter for about 10 minutes.
Roll out the dough and cut out the cookies to your desired shapes. Place them onto the baking paper and let it sit in the fridge for 10 minutes to chill.
Then, bake your cookies for 9-10 minutes at 176�C. After it�s baked, let it chill on the baking paper for 10 minutes before transferring them over to a wire rack.
For the icing, mix the vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Gradually add in the milk until you�ve reached your desired and the right consistency. Then, you can divide the icing into three separate bowls to add your food colouring. After that, transfer the coloured icing into piping bags to decorate!