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Easy Witch Hat Cookies

Delight in Easy Witch Hat Cookies Everyone Will Love

Easy Witch Hat Cookies are a festive, chewy treat perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Ensures tenderness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Adds puffiness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for blending
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens dough
  • 1 Large Egg Binds ingredients
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Key flavor ingredient
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
For the Festive Touch
  • 1 teaspoon Purple Gel Food Coloring For color
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles or Purple Sanding Sugar For decoration
  • 24 pieces Chocolate Kisses or Hugs Tip of the witch hat

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Sheet tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • spoon

Method
 

How to Make Easy Witch Hat Cookies
  1. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until smooth. Add egg, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
  5. Add purple gel food coloring and mix until desired shade is achieved.
  6. Scoop dough portions onto the prepared sheet and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Roll each chilled ball in Halloween sprinkles before placing on another tray.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes until cookies puff up and crack.
  10. Cool for 5 minutes, then gently press a chocolate kiss on each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gIron: 2mg

Notes

Chilling the dough prevents spreading during baking. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.

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