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Easy Cauldron Cookies

Create Spooktacular Easy Cauldron Cookies for Halloween Fun

Easy Cauldron Cookies are a fun and versatile treat perfect for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 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 will work.
  • 2 large Eggs Binding agents for the cookies.
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Adds moisture to cookies.
  • 1 tsp Black Food Coloring Optional for spooky appeal.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Forms the base of the frosting.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2-3 tbsp Milk Adjusts consistency for spreading.
  • 1 cup Green Food Coloring For a vibrant potion hue.
For the Decoration
  • 1/2 cup Round Green Sprinkles Resembles bubbling contents.
  • 1/2 cup Halloween Sprinkles For festive touch.
  • 1/2 cup Candy Eyeballs Fun decoration for characters.
  • 12 pieces Pretzel Sticks Used as stirring sticks.

Equipment

  • mini muffin pans
  • mixing bowls
  • Piping bag
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini muffin pans.
  2. Combine the Devil's Food Cake Mix, eggs, oil, and optional food coloring in a large bowl; mix until smooth.
  3. Scoop the dough into the greased pans, filling each about two-thirds full and flattening the tops.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set; cool for a few minutes.
  5. Press down the center of each cookie cup to create an indent for frosting.
  6. Beat the butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, milk, and green food coloring until smooth.
  7. Pipe the buttercream into each cooled cookie cup.
  8. Decorate with sprinkles and insert pretzel sticks as stirring sticks.
  9. Serve fresh or store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cookies are completely cool before frosting. Store undecorated cookies in the freezer for up to three months.

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