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Easy Cauldron Cookies

Easy Cauldron Cookies That Bring Halloween Fun to Your Kitchen

These Easy Cauldron Cookies are a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween with a simple recipe that delights kids and adults alike.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Can substitute with any chocolate cake mix.
  • 2 large Eggs Act as a binder.
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Adds moisture.
  • 1 tbsp Black Food Coloring Optional.
For the Green Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Creamy base for frosting.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1-2 tbsp Milk Adjusts consistency.
  • 1 tbsp Green Food Coloring For color.
For Decorations
  • 1/4 cup Round Green Sprinkles For decoration.
  • 1/4 cup Halloween Sprinkles For decoration.
  • 1/4 cup Candy Eyeballs For decoration.
  • 10 pieces Pretzel Sticks For decoration.

Equipment

  • mini muffin pans
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini muffin pans.
  2. Combine Devil's Food Cake Mix, eggs, and canola oil in a bowl. Add black food coloring if desired and stir until combined.
  3. Scoop dough into muffin pans, filling two-thirds full and flattening tops.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  5. Cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
  6. Beat unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth. Mix in green food coloring.
  7. Pipe buttercream into the center of each cookie cup to resemble a potion.
  8. Decorate with sprinkles, pretzel sticks, and candy eyeballs.
  9. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cookie cups to cool fully before adding frosting to prevent melting.

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