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Cauldron Cookies

Delicious Cauldron Cookies for a Spooktacular Halloween Treat

These Cauldron Cookies are a delightful Halloween treat that combines creativity, fun, and flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 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 Provides a rich, chocolaty base
  • 2 large Eggs Binds the ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Adds moisture
  • 1 tbsp Black Food Coloring Optional for spooky hue
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Cuts sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Milk Adjusts frosting consistency
  • 1 tbsp Green Food Coloring For potion-like hue
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Round Green Sprinkles For bubbling effects
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles For festive flair
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs For spooky look
  • 12 pieces Pretzel Sticks Serves as stir sticks

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Muffin Pans
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 12-count mini muffin pans.
  2. Mix together the cake mix, eggs, oil, and black food coloring until combined.
  3. Fill each muffin cup with about 1/2 tablespoon of the dough and flatten gently.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set; create indentations in warm cookies.
  5. Beat the butter, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until fluffy.
  6. Pipe the buttercream into the cooled cookie cups.
  7. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and a pretzel stick on top.
  8. Serve and enjoy your delightful Cauldron Cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to get creative with your variations and toppings, turning these Cauldron Cookies into the perfect Halloween delight.

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