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Cauldron Cookies

Delicious Cauldron Cookies for a Spooktacular Halloween Treat

Easy Cauldron Cookies are a delightful Halloween treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with vibrant decorations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 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 works as a substitute.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for moisture and structure.
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used for a richer taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Food Coloring Optional for visual appeal.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for creamy frosting.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can be used if blended.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Can be omitted for salt-free diets.
  • 1-3 tablespoons Milk Any milk can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring For enhancing the spooky theme.
For Decorations
  • 1 cup Round Green Sprinkles Any Halloween-themed sprinkles can be used.
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs To create an eerie look.
  • 1 cup Pretzel Sticks To resemble bubbling potion effects.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Mini Muffin Pans
  • mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cookies Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 12-count mini muffin pans well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the devil's food cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and optional black food coloring. Mix until smooth.
  3. Using a 1/2 tablespoon measure, scoop dollops of dough into the mini muffin pans, gently flattening each one.
  4. Place the filled muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Immediately press a small indentation into the center of each warm cookie using your thumb.
  6. Allow the cookie cups to cool completely in the pans before removing them.
Buttercream Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and milk until smooth.
  2. Mix in the green food coloring until you achieve a vibrant shade.
  3. Once the cookie cups are cool, pipe the green buttercream into the indentations.
  4. Decorate your cookies with green sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and pretzel sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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