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Cauldron Cookies

Cauldron Cookies: Fun Halloween Treats to Make Together

Delightful Cauldron Cookies for Halloween are fun to make, festive, and customizable for all ages.
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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 Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food cake mix Can substitute with any chocolate cake mix.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding the dough; no substitutions recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Canola or vegetable oil Adds moisture; melted coconut oil or butter make great alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Black food coloring Optional, recommended for a fun look.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Can substitute with margarine or dairy-free butter.
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Can swap for almond extract.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt No substitution needed.
  • 1-3 tablespoons Milk Adjusts frosting consistency; can use almond or soy milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Green food coloring Optional, recommended for Halloween tint.
For Toppings
  • Round green sprinkles Feel free to use any themed sprinkles or candies.
  • Halloween sprinkles
  • Candy eyeballs
  • Pretzel sticks

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Piping Bag
  • Mini muffin pans

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease three 12-count mini muffin pans with non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the Devil's Food cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and optional black food coloring. Mix until smooth.
  3. Scoop roughly 1/2 tablespoon of dough into each muffin pan compartment and flatten gently.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges look set and tops are slightly domed. Press a spoon into the center to create an indentation.
  5. Cool in pans for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. In a bowl, beat the unsalted butter, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla, salt, and milk until fluffy.
  7. Pipe the green buttercream into each cookie cup.
  8. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and insert a pretzel stick as a stirring stick.
  9. Serve and enjoy your festive treats!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting. Adjust milk in frosting gradually for desired consistency.

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