Vampire Teeth Cookies: A Spooky Halloween Treat
Halloween is surely the best time to whack some creativity around the kitchen and what's more, Vampire Teeth Cookies make a really cool and spooky treat for kids and adults alike. Of course, they look very complicated but they are actually very easy to make, combining all those traditionally nice flavors in cookie form with some seasonal twists.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Knife (for cutting cookies in half)
- Spatula (for spreading frosting)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 package of store-bought chocolate chip cookie dough or homemade, if preferred
- 1 can of red frosting or icing
- Mini marshmallows
- Slivered almonds
Instructions
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven according to the cookie dough package instructions. Slice the dough into rounds and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, following the time recommended on the package. For best results, make your cookies about 3 inches in diameter to accommodate the "teeth."
- Cool and Prepare the Cookie Halves: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a cooling rack. Once cooled, use a knife to cut each cookie in half to create the top and bottom of the "mouth."
- Apply the "Gums": Using a spatula or a butter knife, spread red frosting generously on the cut side of each cookie half. This will serve as the adhesive for the teeth and fangs while also giving the appearance of spooky gums.
- Add the Teeth: Place mini marshmallows along the curved edge of one cookie half to resemble teeth. Make sure to position them evenly so they appear realistic.
- Insert the Fangs: Position two slivered almonds among the marshmallows to serve as pointed fangs. These add a fun and creepy touch to your vampire cookies.
- Assemble the Mouth: Gently press the other frosted cookie half on top, aligning it to create a mouth-like appearance. The red frosting will help hold everything together.
- Let Them Set: Allow the cookies to rest for a few minutes to ensure the frosting firms up slightly before serving.
- Celerio's Twist
- For an extra spooky effect, try using black or dark red food coloring in the frosting to create a more dramatic vampire bite. You can also use candy corn as fangs for a sweeter alternative.