Turn your plain cookies into spooky mummy cookies with just a few simple steps. Start with your favorite cut-out sugar cookie recipe, whip up some buttercream, and follow along to make a fun, festive treat that’s perfect for Halloween season.
"My daughter had a blast making these mummy cookies with me! She loved adding the candy eyes and helping to pipe the mummy bandages with the piping bag. It was the perfect Halloween activity—messy but fun, and the cookies turned out adorable!"
- Jayla T.
Bailey's Thoughts ...
Fall baking? It’s the best. Cooler weather, Halloween around the corner, and any excuse to make spooky treats—I’m all in. Honestly, there’s nothing better than getting creative with Halloween desserts, and Mummy Cookies are always a hit, especially with kids.
If you didn’t know, I teach kids’ baking classes, and the holiday ones are always the biggest hit. After making these cookies with close to 100 kids, I’ve picked up a few tips.
- Don’t stress about perfection. Once those candy eyes are on, leave them alone—moving them just smears the black icing and eyeballs.
- Make sure your buttercream is soft enough. It has to flow smoothly. If it’s too stiff, the bandages tear, and trust me, that’s when the kids get frustrated.
- If you’re making them for a party or event where presentation matters, set some extras aside. Let the kids work on those when you’re finished, so the official batch stays intact.
- If a cookie goes terribly wrong, don’t panic. Just scrape off the icing and try again—it’s all part of the fun!
If you’re looking for more easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers, check out my Halloween Ghost Toppers, and Monster Rice Krispie Treats—both are quick, simple, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
-Bailey
Ingredients/Equipment
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- prepared gingerbread man shaped cutout cookies - These will be the base for your mummies. Use your favorite cut-out cookie recipe.
- prepared white buttercream icing - Used for the mummy’s bandages. Make sure it’s at room temperature and has a medium consistency—smooth enough to flow from the piping bag but firm enough to hold its shape. Use store-bought or my favorite vanilla buttercream recipe.
- gingerbread man cookie cutter - Essential for cutting out your mummy shapes. I used this cookie cutter.
- decorator tip - I've used the Wilton #104 petal tip and the Ateco 45 flat tip for creating the mummy badges.
- pastry bag - For baking with kids, I prefer large 18" piping bags to prevent the frosting from coming out the top.
- black decorator icing - Store-bought black icing is the easiest way to get a rich, dark color and the right consistency.
- mini candy eyeballs - The mini size works best for giving your mummies their spooky, adorable eyes.
Instructions
- Fit your pastry bag with your piping tip and fill it with white buttercream icing.
- Use the black decorator icing to draw a football shape in the center of the mummy's face. Add 2 candy eyeballs to the center of the black icing.
- Pipe white bandages around the black icing in various directions until the cookie is covered. Use a clean finger to tidy up any uneven edges.
- Repeat steps 1-3 until all mummy cookies have been created. If you mess up, wipe off the icing and try again.
Top Tip
Practice piping on parchment paper: Before decorating all your cookies, practice on parchment paper to perfect your piping technique and icing consistency. This ensures your final cookies look just right.
Storage
To keep your Spooky Mummy Sugar Cookies fresh, store them in a single layer in an airtight container to keep the frosting intact. For the best results, avoid freezing these cookies, as the eyeballs can get damaged during freezing. Instead, keep them at room temperature in a cool, dry place. The cookies will stay fresh for 3-5 days.
FAQs: Mummy Cookies
The buttercream should be at room temperature and have a medium consistency—smooth enough to flow from the piping bag but thick enough to hold its shape. If it’s too stiff, add a tiny bit of milk. If it’s too runny, add more powdered sugar.
Yes, you can use royal icing or cream cheese frosting as alternatives. Royal icing will harden and create a more defined look, while cream cheese frosting adds a tangy flavor.
Freezing is not recommended as it can affect the appearance and texture of the decorations. It's best to store them at room temperature and consume within 3-5 days.
📖 Recipe
How To Make Mummy Cookies for Halloween (Easy Recipe)
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12-18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Decorating
- Cuisine: American
Description
Turn your plain cookies into spooky mummy cookies with just a few simple steps. Start with your favorite cut-out sugar cookie recipe, whip up some buttercream, and follow along to make a fun, festive treat that’s perfect for Halloween season.
Ingredients
- 12-18 prepared gingerbread man shaped cutout cookies - this is my go-to cut out cookie recipe
- ¾ pound prepared buttercream, medium consistency - (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tube black decorator icing
- 24 - 36 mini candy eyeballs
- 1 gingerbread man cookie cutter, medium size (3"-4")
- 1 decorator tip -Wilton #104 or Ateco #45
- (1) 18" pastry bag
Instructions
- Fit your piping bag with your decorator tip and fill it with white buttercream icing.
- Use the black decorator icing to draw a football shape in the center of each cookie.
- Place 2 mini candy eyeballs onto the black icing to create the mummies eyes.
- Using the prepared piping bag, pipe white buttercream bandages around the black icing. Then, create strips in different directions until the cookie is covered.
- Use a clean finger to smooth out any uneven edges of the bandages.
Notes
Storage: Store your decorated cookies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid freezing, as the eyeballs can get damaged. The cookies will stay fresh for 3-5 days.
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