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Cauldron Cookies

Delicious Cauldron Cookies for a Spooktacular Halloween Treat

These Cauldron Cookies are a delightful Halloween treat featuring a rich chocolate base topped with vibrant green frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food cake mix This rich chocolate base gives your cookies a decadent flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Essential for binding and creating a moist texture.
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil Keeps the cookies soft and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon black food coloring Optional for a darker cauldron effect.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Always use softened butter.
  • 3 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the frosting.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1-3 tablespoons milk Adjusts texture for easy piping.
  • 1 teaspoon green food coloring Achieve the enchanting hue.
For the Decorations
  • 1 cup round green sprinkles Mimics bubbling cauldrons.
  • 1 cup Halloween sprinkles Extra festive flair.
  • 1 cup candy eyeballs Adds a spooky detail.
  • 12 pieces pretzel sticks Serves as perfect stir sticks.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • muffin pan
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare mini muffin pans.
  2. Combine cookie mix, eggs, and oil in a bowl. Add black food coloring if desired and mix until smooth.
  3. Portion ½ tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup and flatten gently.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then indent the centers with a spoon when removed from the oven. Let cool completely.
  5. Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth. Mix in green food coloring.
  6. Pipe the green frosting into the cooled cookie cups.
  7. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and pretzel sticks.
  8. Serve your Cauldron Cookies on a decorative platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to one week.

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