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Easy Cauldron Cookies

Easy Cauldron Cookies: A Fun Halloween Treat to Bake Together

Easy Cauldron Cookies are a delightful, quick treat that brings Halloween magic to your kitchen, making baking fun for kids.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Can substitute with any chocolate cake mix.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flaxseed meal with water for vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil works as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Black Food Coloring Optional for a spooky touch.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Switch to vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for better flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1-3 tbsp Milk Any non-dairy milk is a great substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Green Food Coloring For a potion-like frosting color.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Round Green Sprinkles
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs
  • 12 sticks Pretzel Sticks Serve as stir sticks.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mini Muffin Pans
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the mini muffin pans.
  2. Mix the Devil's Food Cake Mix, eggs, canola oil, and optional black food coloring until smooth.
  3. Scoop 1/2 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup and lightly flatten.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set; press the back of a tbsp into each cookie to form an indentation.
  5. Cool the cookie cups for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. Beat softened butter, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; adjust consistency with milk and add green food coloring.
  7. Pipe the green buttercream into cooled cookie cups, swirling to mimic a bubbling cauldron.
  8. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and insert a pretzel stick into each cookie.
  9. Serve on a festive platter or dessert table and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow cookie cups to cool completely before adding frosting. Use a small ice cream scoop for uniform dough portions.

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