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Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups

Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups That Spark Halloween Joy

Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups are a whimsical Halloween treat combining chocolate cookies with green buttercream, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Substitute with gluten-free for dietary needs.
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1 tsp Black Food Coloring Optional for added visual appeal.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Essential for creamy consistency.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and adds texture to frosting.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth to the flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2-3 tbsp Milk Adjusts frosting consistency.
  • 1 tbsp Green Food Coloring Tints frosting to resemble witches' brew.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Decorating Sprinkles Adds festive flair.
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Spooky embellishments.
  • 6 pieces Pretzel Sticks Whimsical 'stir sticks'.

Equipment

  • mini muffin pans
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini muffin pans.
  2. Mix Devil's Food Cake Mix, eggs, oil, and optional black food coloring until a smooth dough forms.
  3. Scoop 1/2 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup, flattening slightly.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges set and tops are slightly puffed.
  5. Create indentations in the centers with the back of a spoon while warm.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat unsalted butter and gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth.
  7. Color the buttercream with green food coloring to desired shade.
  8. Pipe the frosting into the indentations once the cookie cups are cool.
  9. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and pretzel sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cookie cups to cool completely before frosting. Store in an airtight container for best results.

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