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Easy Cauldron Cookies

Create Spooktacular Easy Cauldron Cookies for Halloween Fun

Delight in these Easy Cauldron Cookies for a fun Halloween treat that encourages family bonding and creativity.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 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 can work as a substitute.
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder to help cookies retain shape.
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Adds moisture for a soft texture.
  • 1 tsp Black Food Coloring Optional for a dramatic look.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Essential for a creamy base.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2-4 tbsp Milk Adjust to desired pipable consistency.
  • 1 tsp Green Food Coloring Gives a fun, potion-like appearance.
For the Decoration
  • 1/4 cup Round Green Sprinkles Resemble cauldron’s bubbling contents.
  • 1/4 cup Halloween Sprinkles Adds a festive touch.
  • 1/4 cup Candy Eyeballs Fun decoration.
  • 8 sticks Pretzel Sticks Provides a crunchy 'stir stick' element.

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 your mini muffin pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil's Food Cake Mix, large eggs, and canola or vegetable oil. Mix in black food coloring if desired.
  3. Scoop the dough into the greased mini muffin pans, filling them about two-thirds full.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges look firm and centers are still soft. Make an indent in the center after removing from oven.
  5. Cool the cookie cups in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Beat the softened unsalted butter in a medium bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk to reach a spreadable consistency, adding green food coloring last.
  7. Fill a piping bag with the green buttercream frosting and pipe it into the indented centers of each cooled cookie cup.
  8. Decorate with round green sprinkles, Halloween sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and insert pretzel sticks as stir sticks.
  9. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow cookie cups to cool completely before frosting to prevent buttercream from melting. Use a cookie scoop for even dough portions.

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