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Skeleton Bone Vanilla Cookies
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and light.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until fully combined.
  • Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin log about 4 inches long, then pinch the ends to create bone shapes with slight bumps in the middle.
  • Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden.
  • Cool the cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.

Notes

For the best bone shapes, chill the formed dough for 10 minutes before baking so the details hold. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If the dough feels too dry while mixing, add a teaspoon of milk to help it come together without changing the flavor.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing Bowl, Baking Sheet, Oven