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Zombie Brain Cookies

Creepy Zombie Brain Cookies for Spooky Halloween Treats

Delightful Zombie Brain Cookies perfect for Halloween with playful aesthetics and classic sugar cookie flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda can be replaced with baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt no direct substitute is needed unless using unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter can be substituted with margarine or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor
  • 1 large egg a flax egg can be used as a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract is a fun alternative
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring gel food coloring works best
For Decorating (Optional)
  • 1 cup white chocolate for dipping or drizzling
  • 1 cup red icing for creating blood effects
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips to add as “bugs”

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • piping bag
  • refrigerator

Method
 

How to Make Zombie Brain Cookies
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In another large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until well blended.
  2. If the dough feels sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Pinch off portions of dough and roll them into twisted, rope-like shapes that resemble brains. Aim for a fun, messy look!
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes until they are firm but remain pale. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before decorating.
  4. Dip the cooled cookies in melted white chocolate, then drizzle with red icing for that eerie blood effect, or stick mini chocolate chips onto the cookies to create “bugs.” Get creative!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For an added spooky touch, sprinkle some edible glitter or use green food coloring for a 'rotting' effect. Encourage everyone to personalize their cookies with different toppings and colors.

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