Shakchunni Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• Green food coloring

• Red food coloring

• Black food coloring

• White fondant (for the fangs)

• Gold edible paint or gold dust (for earrings and decorative elements)

• Black fondant or edible black icing (for the hair)

• Edible glue or water (to stick fondant pieces)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   

2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   

3. Add Vanilla and Salt: Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
   

4. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
   

5. Color the Dough: Add green food coloring to the dough and mix until evenly colored.
   

6. Shape Cookies: Roll out the dough and cut into face shapes. You can use a knife or a face-shaped cookie cutter.
   

7. Bake: Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool completely.
   

8. Decorate the Cookies:

   1. Face Details: Use red food coloring and a small brush or toothpick to paint the eyes.

   2. Hair: Roll out black fondant and cut into hair shapes. Attach it to the cookies using edible glue or a small amount of water.

   3. Fangs: Shape small pieces of white fondant into fangs and attach them to the mouth area.

   4. Earrings and Decoration: Use gold edible paint or dust to create earrings and other decorative elements.
      

9. Final Touches: Allow the decorations to set. You can add additional details with a fine-tipped edible marker or small brush for more intricate features.

   
   

   Enjoy your spooky and delicious Shakchunni cookies!