Simply "Spooky" Ghost Cookies

Simply "Spooky" Ghost Cookies

Using an easy-stir cookie mix makes these treats anything but scary.

Prep Time

30

Minutes

Total Time

1:00

Hr:Mins

Makes

22 to 26

cookies

1
pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix
2
tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
3
tablespoons vegetable oil
1
tablespoon water
1
egg
Drinking straw
1 1/4
cups Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting (from 12-oz container)
  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms.
  2. On lightly floured surface, roll dough about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 3- x 2 1/2-inch ghost-shaped cookie cutter. Pinch one end of straw to make oval shape. With oval end of straw, cut out eyes in ghost cookies. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 15 seconds or until frosting can be stirred smooth. Frost cookies with frosting as shown in photo. Before frosting sets up, remove frosting from the eye area with toothpick.
Makes 22 to 26 cookies
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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Cookie)
  • Calories 170
    • (Calories from Fat 70),
  • Total Fat 8g
    • (Saturated Fat 2g,
    • Trans Fat 1/2g),
  • Cholesterol 10mg;
  • Sodium 130mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 24g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 16g),
  • Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1/2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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