If you’re looking for a fun Halloween baking project, these Jack Skellington Cookies are just the thing. They’re easy to make and turn out so cute, making them some of the best Halloween cookies to decorate with kids or friends.
These cookies for Halloween start with a simple cookie mix, then get transformed with frosting and gel into Jack’s iconic face. They’re festive, simple, and the perfect treat to share at parties or family movie nights.
Why I Love In These Jack Skellington Cookies Recipe
- Just a few ingredients
- Fun Halloween activity
- Perfect for parties
- Kid-approved and festive
I never got into these movies growing up but my little one likes Jack Skellington she even had a little stuffed one she snugs with. So if you are looking for some Nightmare Before Christmas recipes to make while having a Halloween movie night…these will be the perfect addition!
Ingredients Needed for these Halloween Cookies
| 🍪Cookie Mix – I make these with either a simple sugar cookie mix or chocolate chip. You can also make homemade cookies if you’d like or make them really easy by buying package of store bought cookies! 🍪Ingredients for Mix – Follow the instructions on the cookie mix package. This usually means adding butter, eggs, or water, depending on the brand. 🍪White or Vanilla Frosting – A can of store-bought frosting is perfect here. Smooth it over the cookies to create Jack’s face. 🍪Black Decorating Gel – This is what brings Jack Skellington to life! Use it to draw his stitched smile, eyes, and nose. |
How to Make Easy Jack Skellington Cookies
Step 1: Bake the cookies. Prepare your cookie mix according to package instructions. Bake the cookies and let them cool completely before decorating.
Step 2: Frost the cookies. Spread a smooth layer of frosting on top of each cooled cookie. This will be Jack’s face.
Step 3: Draw the mouth. Using the black decorating gel, draw a wide smile across the cookie. Add vertical lines through the smile to give it Jack’s stitched look.
Step 4: Add the details. Use the gel to make two small dots for the nose and draw two larger ovals for the eyes. Repeat for all the cookies until you have a tray full of spooky Jack Skellingtons!
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Easy Jack Skellington Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Bake the cookies according to the package directions.
- Let cool completely.
- Spread the white frosting over each cookie.
- Then, with the black gel, draw the mouth and add lines going vertically through the mouth.
- Add two dots for a nose.
- Draw on two eyes.
- Serve and enjoy!
