Halloween Skull Cookies with Vanilla Pumpkin Jam

Recipe by JustInCooking

Cinnamon‑flavored shortcrust cookies cut into skull shapes and filled with a homemade vanilla pumpkin jam. Perfect for Halloween or any autumn occasion.

MediumFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
3h 11m
Prep
1h 27m
Cook
33m
Cleanup
5h 11m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$7.70
Per serving:$0.64

Critical Success Points

  • Do not over‑work the dough after adding the egg.
  • Chill the dough at least 2 hours before rolling out.
  • Cook the jam until it thickens sufficiently (about 30 min).
  • Make the skull cuts before baking to prevent the dough from softening.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before adding powdered sugar and jam.

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of burns when cooking the jam and the hot oven.
  • Use sharp knives with caution when cutting.

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