GHOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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Pac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and shape my go-to sugar cookies into the ghosts from the game. -Jamie S, Regina, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
Orange and blue food coloring, optional
FROSTING:
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
60 miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and cornstarch until blended. Gradually beat in flour. If desired, divide dough in half; tint one portion orange and the other blue. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. tulip-shaped cookie cutter., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter and milk; beat until smooth. Pipe eyes onto each ghost; top with chocolate chips. Let stand until set.

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Said Omar
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Overall, I thought these cookies were great. They were easy to make, looked festive, and tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making them again next Halloween.


Antre Nugent
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Adebisi Rokibat
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I'm not a big fan of shortbread cookies, but these were actually really good. The ghost shape is a fun touch too.


YUNG RICH
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Easy to make and turned out great!


Elizabeth Rodriguez
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These ghost shortbread cookies are the cutest and most delicious Halloween treats I've ever had. I highly recommend them!


rabina weds shikendra
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These cookies were a huge disappointment. They were dry and flavorless.


Sohaila Amr
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I've tried many shortbread cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.


Md Rajib Sarker
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Will definitely be making these cookies again. So yummy!


OGUDA BRIGHTON
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These are the perfect Halloween cookies! They're spooky, delicious, and so easy to make. I highly recommend them!


Denis Harerimaana
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cookies came out burnt. Not sure what went wrong.


Emmanuel College
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I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies were easy enough for even me to make. They turned out great and tasted even better!


Ivars Vilsons
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These cookies were a big hit at my Halloween party! Everyone loved the festive ghost shape and the delicious buttery flavor.


mix Masala
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Not a fan of the texture. A bit too crumbly for my taste.


Jordan Alabaster
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Loved how simple these cookies were to make. Great activity with my kids and they tasted great too!


Highly Favoured Nat
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These ghost shortbread cookies were the cutest Halloween treats! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly.