Black Cat Cookies
Unleash your inner baker with our Black Cat Cookies recipe! These fun and tasty treats are sure to impress at your next gathering or Halloween party.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Black food colouring gel
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and dark brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Add black food colouring gel a little at a time until you achieve the desired colour, mixing well to ensure an even colour.
- Divide the dough into two disks, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cat-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown. Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with icing or leave them as they are.