Description
Discover how to make Slime-Filled Halloween Cookies, the perfect spooky treat that combines delicious cookie dough with a surprising, tangy lime “slime” filling. Ideal for Halloween parties or fun family baking sessions.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Black food coloring
- For the Slime Filling:
- ½ cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the Lime Filling:
- Combine lime juice, zest, sugar, and eggs in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened, then color with green food coloring. Cool in the fridge.
- Make the Cookie Dough:
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Mix in dry ingredients and black food coloring. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Roll out the dough, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and seal with another piece of dough. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- For a less tart filling, substitute lime with cream cheese mixed with green food coloring.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before storing to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg