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Easy Cauldron Cookies

Easy Cauldron Cookies: Spooky Treats Your Kids Will Love

Easy Cauldron Cookies are a fun Halloween treat that kids will love, featuring a rich Devil's Food cake mix and customizable buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Substitute with chocolate cake mix if desired.
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Melted butter can enhance flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Food Coloring Optional for spooky appearance.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter but omit additional salt.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Ensure it is powdered for the right consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can swap with almond extract.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Can use non-dairy milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring For bubbling potion effect.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Round Green Sprinkles Choose different varieties.
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles Add festive touch.
  • 12 pieces Candy Eyeballs Optional for decoration.
  • 12 pieces Pretzel Sticks Use as stir sticks.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Muffin Pans
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 12-count mini muffin pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil's Food cake mix, large eggs, canola oil, and optional black food coloring. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
  3. Using a cookie scoop, place approximately 1/2 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup and flatten gently.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set. Press an indentation into each cookie and let cool.
  5. Beat softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, milk, and green food coloring until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Once cool, fill cookie cups with buttercream using a piping bag.
  7. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and insert a pretzel stick into each cup.
  8. Serve and enjoy at your Halloween gathering!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mg

Notes

Make sure cookies cool completely before filling to prevent melting of buttercream. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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