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Pumpkin Ghost Cookies

Delicious Pumpkin Ghost Cookies for a Spooky Sweet Halloween

These Pumpkin Ghost Cookies effortlessly combine pumpkin spice with a delightful spooky flair, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips can substitute with dark chocolate chips
For the Ghost Decoration
  • 1 cup White Candy Melts/White Chocolate
  • 1 Black Food Marker/Icing Pen for detailing ghost faces
  • Optional Mini Chocolate Chips for adding eyes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  5. Slowly add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing gently until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in pumpkin puree and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
  9. Remove from oven and cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Melt white candy melts or white chocolate and pipe onto cookies to create ghost shapes.
  11. Use a black food marker or icing pen to draw faces on ghost cookie shapes.
  12. Let set for about 10–15 minutes before enjoying your Pumpkin Ghost Cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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