CHOCOLATE SKELETON COOKIES

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Put these cute treats out for your next ghost and goblin party and watch them disappear.--Lisa Rupple, Keenesburg, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. gingerbread boy cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 7-8 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For icing, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Cut a small hole in the corner of a resealable plastic bag; fill with icing. Pipe skeleton bones on cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.