With some dough, frosting, and M&M's, you can make the most adorable ghost cookie in under 30 minutes. Plus, I've included the printable template to make cutting a breeze!
Mix your favorite cut out sugar cookie dough. Roll the dough ⅜" thick on a piece of parchment (this is important!). You want to roll it in a way where it spreads out to the size of a piece of paper.
After cutting the ghost shape from the printable template, lay it on top of the dough and then use a sharp knife to trim around the edges. You want a thin, straight-edged knife for the cleanest cut (not a serrated).
Once cut, carefully transfer the parchment (with the cut ghost) to a baking pan. Bake at 350 for 10-14 minutes or until center is baked through and edges are *slightly browned*. Baking time may vary depending on how thick you rolled the dough.
Once the cookie is completely cooled (place in fridge to speed it up), spread white icing on top. You can simply use a knife or if you want a more clean look, use a piping bag to first create an outline and then fill in the center.
While the icing is still wet, place the 2 brown eyes and 2 orange cheeks on top. Use a knife to cut one more brown M&M in half and place on the mouth (you may have to sacrifice a few M&M's before you get the perfect half cut).
Allow frosting to set (if desired) then cut into squares & enjoy!