Decorated candy corn cookies
Bring Halloween Fun to Life with Decorated Candy Corn Cutout Cookies!
These Decorated Candy Corn Cutout Cookies bring all the charm of Halloween candy to your cookie tray! Made from a simple, buttery sugar cookie dough, these cookies are cut out using a candy corn-shaped cookie cutter, then decorated with royal icing in vibrant orange, yellow, and white sections to perfectly mimic the classic candy.
Perfect for Halloween parties, classroom treats, or simply getting into the holiday spirit, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat.
The process is simple and perfect for involving kids in the kitchen—each cookie becomes its own little piece of art, with colorful icing that hardens into a smooth, festive finish.
Whether you’re making them for a spooky celebration or just to add some Halloween fun to your day, these cookies are a guaranteed hit!
Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (yellow and orange)
For the Royal Icing:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp meringue powder
- 4-6 tbsp water
- Gel food coloring (yellow and orange)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Cut Out the Candy Corn Shapes:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using a candy corn-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the cookies and transfer them to the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Royal Icing:
- In a large bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and meringue powder.
- Gradually add water until the icing reaches a pipeable consistency. Divide the icing into three portions.
- Tint one portion yellow, one orange, and leave the third portion white. Place each color into separate piping bags.
- Decorate the Cookies:
- Pipe the white icing on the top section of the cookie, followed by orange in the middle, and yellow on the bottom. Allow the icing to set before serving or storing.
Decorated Candy Corn Cutout Cookies are the ultimate festive treat for Halloween! Rolled out from sugar cookie dough and cut into the iconic candy corn shape, these cookies are decorated with royal icing in bright shades of orange, yellow, and white.
The colorful layers of icing add a fun, cheerful touch, making them perfect for parties, gifts, or a spooky dessert spread. Easy to make and deliciously sweet, these cookies will brighten up any Halloween celebration!
