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Easy Cauldron Cookies

Easy Cauldron Cookies for Spooky Halloween Fun

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These Easy Cauldron Cookies are whimsical treats perfect for Halloween, featuring a chocolate cake mix base and playful buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 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 Substitution with any chocolate cake mix is possible.
  • 2 large eggs No substitutes are recommended.
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil Feel free to use melted butter for extra richness.
  • 1 tsp black food coloring Optional; skip if you prefer the traditional brown hue.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Ensure it is at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 3 cups powdered sugar Granulated sugar isn't a good substitute.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract You can use imitation vanilla if desired.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Essential for flavor; omit if using salted butter.
  • 2-4 tbsp milk Any milk or milk alternative works well.
  • 1 tbsp green food coloring Use different colors to suit any Halloween theme.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup round green sprinkles Other colors or edible glitter can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Halloween sprinkles Can easily be swapped with any themed sprinkle.
  • 1 cup candy eyeballs Other candies can serve in their place.
  • 15 pieces pretzel sticks Wafer sticks are a tasty alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tablespoon
  • Muffin Pans
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Cauldron Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease three 12-count mini muffin pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil's Food cake mix, large eggs, and canola oil. Add black food coloring if desired and mix until smooth.
  3. Scoop approximately ½ tablespoon of cookie dough into each muffin compartment and flatten slightly.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, pressing down gently in the middle after baking to create a well.
  5. Beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Slowly mix in milk until consistent.
  6. Add green food coloring to the frosting and mix thoroughly before piping into the cooled cookie cups.
  7. Decorate with round green sprinkles, Halloween-themed decorations, add candy eyeballs, and insert a pretzel stick into each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gIron: 2mg

Notes

These cookies not only delight the palate but also offer a whimsical treat that will enchant your Halloween festivities.

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