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Cauldron Cookies

Irresistible Cauldron Cookies for a Spooktacular Halloween Treat

These Cauldron Cookies are the perfect spooky treat for Halloween, combining chocolate flavors with festive decorations for a delightful dessert experience.
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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: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Provides the perfect chocolate flavor base
  • 2 large Eggs Can be replaced with an egg substitute for a vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil is a tasty alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Black Food Coloring Optional for enhancing spooky color
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with vegan butter for a dairy-free option
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Feel free to use coconut sugar for a less refined choice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract works well if you're out of vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Use fine salt for smooth incorporation
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Non-dairy milk gives a delightful alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring Optional for vibrant potion effect
For Decorating
  • 1 cup Round Green Sprinkles Substitute with your favorite Halloween-themed sprinkles if desired
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles Elevates the spooky look
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Can be swapped for chocolate chips if unavailable
  • 10 pieces Pretzel Sticks Use any alternative stirring sticks

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Muffin Pans
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease muffin pans.
  2. Combine the devil's food cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and black food coloring in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are soft, then make an indentation in each cookie.
  5. Cool in pans for about 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Beat butter until creamy, gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth. Add green food coloring.
  7. Fill each cooled cookie cup with buttercream, creating a whimsical appearance.
  8. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and pretzel sticks to resemble cauldrons.
  9. Serve and enjoy your delightful Easy Cauldron Cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely before filling; warm cookies can deform the buttercream. Experiment with colors and decorations to match themes.

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