These Black Cat Silhouette Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for Halloween or any cat lover’s gathering. They are easy to make and fun to decorate!
Author:Olivia Clara
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black food coloring
Royal icing for decoration
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
Divide the dough and add black food coloring to one portion to create the cat silhouettes.
Roll out the dough and cut into cat shapes using cookie cutters.
Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
Let cool before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it is too soft to handle.
Use a toothpick to add details to the royal icing for a more intricate design.