"Spooky Halloween Sugar Cookies decorated with buttercream - anyone can decorate these easily! Skip royal icing and make buttercream cookies!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder (or Dutch Process for a deeper flavor)
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2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
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½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups (452g) powdered sugar
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3-4 tablespoons milk
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Food coloring (if desired)
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Sprinkles (if desired)