Halloween Cookies

• 2 stick butter ((if using salted, skip the salt))
• ⅓ c sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 ½ c flour (all purpose (plain))
• 3 c confectioner's sugar ((icing sugar))

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C)

2. 2

   Cream the butter and sugar until it comes together.

3. 3

   Add the egg and mix well.

4. 4

   Next add the flour until it forms a crumbly consistency.

5. 5

   Turn onto a floured surface and work it into a smooth dough gently, but do not overwork the dough.

6. 6

   Roll out quite thinly (about 1/8") and cut into rounds with a cookie cutter.

7. 7

   Place on lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes (I turn them once through baking).

8. 8

   Remove and place on cooling rack.

DECORATE COOKIES

1. 9

   Mix the confectioner's sugar with a spoonful of water at a time until it becomes the right consistency to decorate (like glue.)

2. 10

   Add colors as desired then decorate the cookies using the photos as inspiration.