Ghost Cookies

A Betty Crocker betty-crocker-cookies recipe for Ghost Cookies.

AmericanChickenIntermediate186 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
54
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine -- softened
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat sugars, peanut butter, butter, shortening and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon.

  2. 2

    Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

  3. 3

    Cover and refrigerate about 3 hours or until firm.

  4. 4

    Heat oven to 375º.

  5. 5

    Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface.

  6. 6

    Cut into 3 × 2-inch ghost shapes. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

  7. 7

    Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown.

  8. 8

    Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

  9. 9

    Cool completely.

  10. 10

    Generously frost with Creamy Frosting.

  11. 11

    Use chocolate chips or slices of gumdrops for eyes.

Tags

americanbetty-crocker-cookies