This Halloween, give sugar cookies a spooky spin with this movie-themed cookie project. Inspired by hit horror film Us, these custom cookies pay homage to memorable moments and props from the film and movie poster. Use your favorite sugar cookie recipe or, if you're in a pinch, use store-bought mix. Either way, your guests will surely be tethered to the dessert table with these tasty treats.
Things You'll Need
Sugar cookie dough
Red fondant
Gold fondant
Gold sequin sprinkles
Gingerbread cookie cutter
Scissors cookie cutter
Small oval cookie cutter
Fondant roller
Thin paintbrush
Butter knife
Frosting
Parchment paper or silicone mat
Rolling pin
Baking sheet
All-purpose flour, for rolling cookie dough
Roll the Dough
Sprinkle flour on a silicone mat or parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into an even layer.
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Using the cookie cutters, cut out gingerbread men and scissors. Re-roll the remaining dough and cut out more pieces. You'll need at least four gingerbread men to recreate the tethered paper cutout from the movie.
Tip
To minimize sticking while cutting the dough, dip the cookie cutter into flour.
Bake according to your recipe's directions. Let the cookies cool completely.
Roll Out Your Red Fondant
Roll out the red fondant on parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Cut Out the Gingerbread Men
Cut out gingerbread men cookie shapes. Re-roll the remaining fondant and cut out more pieces.
Apply the Frosting
Spread a light layer of frosting onto each gingerbread man cookie. This will help "glue" the fondant to the cookie.
Add the Red Fondant
Add the red fondant, gently pressing to evenly spread it across the cookie. Repeat with the remaining gingerbread men cookies. Set aside.
Roll Out the Gold Fondant
Roll out the gold fondant on parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Cut out scissor shapes. Again, you can re-roll the leftover fondant and cut out more pieces.
Using the small oval cookie cutter, cut out two ovals in the scissors' handles. You can also use a knife to slice out ovals.
Spread the Frosting
Spread a light layer of frosting onto each scissors cookie.
Add the Gold Fondant
Add the gold fondant to the cookie, gently pressing to spread it evenly. Next, using the paintbrush, apply a bit of water to the center of the fondant.
Press a gold sequin sprinkle to the center of the cookie. Repeat with the remaining scissors cookies. Now is when you get to start your cookie decorating in earnest.
Pair these cookies with a Halloween movie night, at a costume party or on any crisp autumn day.