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Easy Cauldron Cookies

Easy Cauldron Cookies for Spooky Halloween Fun

Enjoy Easy Cauldron Cookies, a fun Halloween treat with soft chocolate cookie cups and magical decorations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Any chocolate cake mix can work as a substitution.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding the ingredients.
  • 1/3 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used for a richer flavor.
  • 1 drop Black Food Coloring (optional) Enhances the color of the cookies.
For the Buttercream
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter The base for the buttercream.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar No substitute is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can swap for almond extract.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Use cream for a richer frosting.
  • 1 drop Green Food Coloring Colors the buttercream.
For Decorations
  • 1/4 cup Round Green Sprinkles Adds fun texture.
  • 1/4 cup Halloween Sprinkles For a festive touch.
  • 12 pieces Candy Eyeballs For a spooky vibe.
  • 12 pieces Pretzel Sticks Serve as stir sticks.

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Cauldron Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your mini muffin pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, and oil. Stir in black food coloring if desired.
  3. Scoop about 1/2 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup and flatten slightly.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges appear set. Press a tablespoon into the center of each warm cookie.
  5. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Beat unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk.
  7. Mix in green food coloring until you reach desired shade for the buttercream.
  8. Pipe frosting into each cooled cookie cup, allowing it to overflow.
  9. Sprinkle with green and Halloween sprinkles, add candy eyeballs, and insert pretzel halves.
  10. Serve and share your delightful Easy Cauldron Cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating. Experiment with different decorations to personalize your treats.

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