Halloween can feel a little tricky when you’re gluten-free — but that doesn’t mean you (or your kids!) have to miss out on the fun. That’s why this month’s Purely Gluten-Free October Box includes everything you need to whip up your very own spooky sugar cookies. We’re talking flour, frosting, food dye, and cookie cutters — the works!
This DIY activity is more than just baking — it’s about making memories. Whether your cookies turn into pumpkins, ghosts, or even wacky monster faces, they’ll be delicious, safe, and 100% gluten-free.
Why We Included This in the October Box:
At Purely Gluten-Free, we know that holidays like Halloween can be overwhelming. The candy, the parties, the trick-or-treating… so many snacks and candies aren’t safe. Our mission is to bring back that joy — with safe, creative, and tasty ways to celebrate. These cookies are:
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👩 Hands-on & fun — perfect for baking nights
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🍪 Gluten-free & safe — because you deserve peace of mind
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🎃 Festive & creative — decorate them however spooky (or silly) you’d like!
Make It Your Own:
Here are a few fun ideas to take your spooky cookies up a notch:
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👻 Use the frosting + food dyes to make green monster cookies or purple witch hats.
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🎨 Swirl colors together for a “tie-dye ghost” effect.
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🍫 Use Ethel’s Brownies or Whoa doughs from your October box. Frost those too — trust us, they’re just as fun to decorate!
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🍭 Add in safe sprinkles or candy eyes for extra Halloween magic.
Share the Fun!
We’d love to see your spooky creations. Snap a photo, share it on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, and tag @PurelyGlutenFree with #PurelySpookyBox. You might just be featured on our page!
Recipe:
Halloween Cookie Decorating Kit – Purely Gluten-Free Style🎃
3/4 cup (170 grams) butter
1 cup (200 grams) sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract(optional)
¼ tsp salt
3 cups or (405g) of Better Batter Original Blend
Mix. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, extracts, and salt and combine well. Add flour one cup at a time and mix well. Dough should come together and not be sticky or crumbly.
Halve the dough and wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 F. Take out the dough to roll into sheets. Place the dough sheets in the freezer for about 10 minutes before cutting out shapes with a cookie cutters.
Bake. Take sheets and place directly into preheated oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are slightly browned (centers should not be shiny).
Cooling. Remove from oven and cool on pans for 5 minutes, then move to cooling racks and cool completely.
From our gluten-free family to yours — have a safe, spooky, and treat-filled Halloween. 🎃Because being gluten-free doesn’t mean missing out… it means making it magical in your own way.
