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Blood Spatter Cookies

Blood Spatter Cookies
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
3h 12 min
Yields
18 - 20 servings

Embrace your inner detective and analyze these perfectly legal treats at your Halloween party. A play on the classic empire cookie, this homemade slice-and-bake shortbread is as fun for kids as it is for adults.

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ingredients

½
cup unsalted butter, room temperature
½
cup icing sugar
½
tsp vanilla extract
½
tsp almond extract
1
whole egg
¼
tsp salt
1 ½
cups all-purpose flour or light spelt flour
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directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter until smooth. Add icing sugar and extracts. Cream until fully combined. Add egg, salt and flour and mix until incorporated. Using hands, form dough into a 2-inch-high log and wrap tightly in plastic. Chill for at least 1 hour or freeze for up to 1 month.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Step 3

Remove chilled dough from refrigerator, unwrap and slice into ½-inch rounds. Evenly space cookies on a large baking sheet (or bake in 2 batches on a small baking sheet). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies are slightly puffed and light golden brown on the bottom. Cool completely on baking sheet.

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