Hocus Pocus Life Potion Cookies (Print version)
Soft green sugar cookies with candy eyes inspired by the Hocus Pocus life potion. Easy to bake and fun for Halloween parties.
# Ingredients:
For the cookies
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp fine sea salt
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3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
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Green gel food coloring, as needed for vivid color
For decorating
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48 candy eyeballs
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1/4 cup (45 g) white chocolate chips, melted (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using. Add the green gel food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly colored with no streaks.
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Using a 1-tablespoon scoop or your hands, form the dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the tops look dry and crackly but the centers still feel soft.
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Remove the pans from the oven and immediately press two candy eyeballs into the top of each warm cookie. Let the cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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If using white chocolate, melt it in a small bowl in the microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies for a bubbling potion effect.
# Good to know:
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Best enjoyed within 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
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Candy eyes can soften in humid conditions. Add them just before serving if you live in a very humid climate.