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Easy Cauldron Cookies

Easy Cauldron Cookies for a Spooky, Sweet Halloween Treat

Easy Cauldron Cookies are a delightful blend of light, cakey goodness, filled with rich buttercream that resembles a spooky potion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Other cake mix flavors can be used for variation.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for binding the mixture.
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used for richer flavor.
  • 1 drop Black Food Coloring Optional for a spookier appearance.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Ensure it's finely sifted.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 pinch Salt Essential for the buttercream flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjusts frosting consistency.
  • 3 drops Green Food Coloring Until desired hue is reached.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Round Green Sprinkles Fun decorations.
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles Fun decorations.
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Spooky touch.
  • 1 cup Pretzel Sticks Used as stirring rods.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin pans
  • Piping bag
  • Teaspoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease three 12-count mini muffin pans.
  2. Combine Devil's Food Cake Mix, large eggs, vegetable oil, and optional black food coloring in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Scoop about a tablespoon of dough into each compartment of the muffin pans and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
  4. Press an indentation in each warm cookie with a teaspoon and cool in the pans for about 5 minutes.
  5. Beat softened unsalted butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and milk until smooth. Adjust milk as necessary and mix in green food coloring.
  6. Fill each cookie cup with the green buttercream using a piping bag or spoon.
  7. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and pretzel sticks to complete your spooky cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. Refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze undecorated cookie cups for up to three months.

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