Blood Splatter Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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1½ cups softened unsalted butter
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1½ cups packed light brown sugar
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½ cup granulated white sugar
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3 large eggs at room temperature
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Blood Splatter Icing
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3 large egg whites
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1 teaspoon cream of tartar
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2⅓ cups powdered sugar
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Red gel food coloring
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F and prep two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. This keeps things neat and easy.
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In your stand mixer, whip the butter with both sugars until it's light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla until everything's well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda. Gradually fold this into your wet mixture until just combined - don't overmix!
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Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out the dough into balls. Place them on your prepared sheets, gently flatten each one, then bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges feel firm. Let them cool completely before decorating.
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Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, powdered sugar, and vanilla in your stand mixer for 5-7 minutes until soft peaks form. If it looks runny or cream-colored, add another ½ cup powdered sugar and beat more.
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Once your icing is white and holds peaks, add 5-7 drops of red gel coloring to get that deep blood-red color. Then beat in 2 tablespoons of water to thin it out - you want it to flow like lava off a spoon.
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This gets messy, so work outside or cover your counter with trash bags! Dip a fork in the red icing, then fling it at the cookies while keeping a firm grip. Continue until you're happy with the splatter pattern.
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Let the icing dry for about an hour before serving. Then enjoy your spooky Halloween masterpieces!
# Notes:
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These spine-chilling cookies are the perfect addition to any Halloween celebration and are guaranteed to give your guests a delightful fright!
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The splatter technique works best when the icing has a lava-like consistency - not too thick, not too thin.
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For best results, make sure your cookies are completely cool before adding the blood splatter icing.