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Easy Cauldron Cookies

Easy Cauldron Cookies that Spark Halloween Magic

Delightful Easy Cauldron Cookies made from devil's food cake mix, rich in chocolate flavor, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Feel free to substitute with your favorite chocolate cake mix.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding the ingredients together.
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Keeps the cookies soft and rich; melted coconut oil can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Food Coloring Optional, enhances the spooky color.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Key for creamy buttercream; alternatives can be used.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Works to sweeten and thicken the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds a warm flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness in buttercream.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjusts consistency; any alternative will work.
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring To mimic the vibrant 'potion' filling.
For Decorating
  • 1 cup Decorations Round green sprinkles, Halloween-themed sprinkles, candy eyeballs, pretzel sticks.

Equipment

  • Mini muffin pans
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Cauldron Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 12-count mini muffin pans.
  2. Combine the devil's food cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and optional black food coloring in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth.
  3. Scoop about ½ tablespoon of the cookie dough into each cavity of the greased mini muffin pans.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and tops are slightly puffed. Make indentations in center while warm.
  5. Cool in pans for about 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Beat softened unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  7. Adjust consistency of buttercream by adding milk until smooth. Add green food coloring until desired hue is achieved.
  8. Fill cooled cookie cups with the buttercream using a piping bag or spoon.
  9. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and pretzel sticks.
  10. Serve and enjoy your Easy Cauldron Cookies at your Halloween gathering!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely before adding buttercream to maintain texture. Store undecorated cookie cups in an airtight container for freshness.

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