Halloween treats: Transform simple cookies into spooky delights

They are easy to make, require only a few ingredients, and taste truly delicious. You don’t need any special molds either. A skewer stick and a piping bag will come in handy, making it easier to decorate the cookies. They are perfect for both adult and children's parties.

Halloween is the perfect occasion to let your imagination run wild and create sweet monsters in the kitchen. The combination of jam and shortcrust pastry is a classic that will impress everyone with its Halloween twist.

The preparation is really quick, but the dough needs to chill in the fridge for a few hours. Therefore, it's a good idea to plan the baking session in advance.

Ingredients:

• 2.5 cups of wheat flour,
• 1 cup of powdered sugar,
• 1 cup of butter,
• 3 egg yolks,

Additionally:

• 1/2 jar of raspberry jam,
• 1 bar of milk chocolate.

Instructions:

Step 1. Sift the wheat flour and powdered sugar onto a countertop or pastry board. Add the butter, cut into cubes, and chop everything with a knife.

Step 2. Add the egg yolks and knead the dough. Form a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge for at least 3 hours.

Step 3. After this time, roll out the dough, dusting it with flour, and cut out circles using a cup or glass. The dough shouldn't be too thin so that shapes can be pressed into it later.

Step 4. Use your fingers to make indentations for eyes, and mark the nose with a straw. Transfer the cookies to a baking tray lined with baking paper and fill the indentations with raspberry jam. Bake them in an oven preheated to 350°F for about 10 minutes.

Step 5. Melt the chocolate in a water bath or microwave. Dip a skewer stick in it and draw a smile on the baked cookies. Enjoy!