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Easy Black Cat Sugar Cookies for Halloween Fun

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These adorable black cat sugar cookies are made with black cocoa for a rich, Oreo-like flavor and decorated with orange royal icing eyes. They’re easy to make, kid-friendly, and perfect for Halloween parties or spooky movie nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50g) black cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional but recommended)
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 3–4 tablespoons water
  • Orange gel food coloring
  • Black decorating gel or edible marker

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  5. Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a cat-shaped cookie cutter.
  8. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Make royal icing: whisk powdered sugar and meringue powder; add water 1 tablespoon at a time until thick but pipeable. Divide and color a portion orange.
  11. Pipe orange eyes onto cooled cookies. Let dry 15 minutes.
  12. Add black pupils with decorating gel or edible marker. Let icing set for 1 hour.

Notes

Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading. For best flavor, bake cookies one day and decorate the next. Cookies can be frozen undecorated for up to 3 months.

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