Ghost cookies: the easiest and most fun halloween recipe to make with kids

Name: Ghost cookies: the easiest and most fun halloween recipe to make with kids
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 roll of sablée pastry (sweet shortcrust pastry); 4 tablespoons raspberry jam; 50 g powdered sugar (approx.)

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Very Easy

30 min

35 Kcal

Halloween has crept into our kitchens almost without us realizing it. Every year, children look forward to their costumes, pumpkins and, of course, homemade treats. These Halloween ghost cookies are a simple and fun way to spend time with them. You can use homemade sablée dough, which takes just a few minutes to prepare, or ready-made dough to save time. The dough is easy to cut and decorate with a little powdered sugar for a “scary” touch. You’ll only need a little raspberry jam for the eyes and mouth. This simple, fun recipe uses just three ingredients and is perfect for making at home, sharing with the family and adding a sweet touch to the scariest night of the year.

Ingredients

1 roll of sablée pastry (sweet shortcrust pastry)
4 tablespoons raspberry jam
50 g powdered sugar (approx.)

Materials

Heart-shaped cookie cutter (optional)
Plain piping nozzle or a straw
Piping bag (optional)
Sieve (optional)

Preparation

Preparation10 min

Waiting time10 min

Cook time10 min

Roll out the dough between two sheets of baking paper until thin. Cut out hearts with a pastry cutter (you can chill it for a few seconds in the freezer) and place the pieces on a lined tray.
Chill the dough for 10 minutes in the freezer. Remove excess and cut each heart in half to form the ghosts.
Make the eyes and mouth on half of the pieces with a nozzle or straw: use the narrow part for the eyes and the wide part for the mouth. Tilt the bottom end slightly to draw the ghost's "tail".
Bake at 180 °C (350 °F), using top and bottom heat, for about 10 minutes. If you want them to keep their shape, cover them with baking paper and place another tray on top as a light weight.
Let the cookies cool on a wire rack. Spread a little jam on the bottom cookies and dust the top cookies with powdered sugar using a sieve for an even coating.
Put the pieces together like a sandwich: place one piece sprinkled on top of another with jam and press gently.
Now you can enjoy these fun, super-easy ghost cookies, perfect for making with the family and adding a sweet touch to Halloween night.

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FAQ ❓

How can I make the ghost cookies more eye-catching?

You can give them a more decorative touch by using royal icing instead of powdered sugar for a shiny finish, or chocolate chips for the eyes and mouth.

How do you make homemade sablée dough for these cookies?

Making it at home is easy. Here’s the recipe for a perfect result: homemade sablée pastry base.

How should I store homemade butter cookies to keep them crisp for longer?

Store them in a metal tin or an airtight glass jar in a cool, dry place. If they lose their crispness, simply heat them in the oven at 120 °C for two minutes to restore their texture.

Can I use a different filling for these Halloween cookies?

Yes. You can use different jams, such as strawberry, raspberry or mixed berry, or use chocolate spread or a little honey tinted with red food coloring.

Can Halloween cookies be frozen before or after baking?

Yes. You can freeze them unbaked or after baking and cooling, but without the jam or powdered sugar. Add the filling and decorations only after thawing them at room temperature to preserve their texture.

How can I make the ghost cookies if I don’t have a heart-shaped cutter?

You can use an oval or round cutter and shape the tail with a knife. Another option is to make a heart-shaped paper template and cut around it on the chilled dough; this will help the cookies keep their shape as they bake.