Easy Cauldron Cookies
Easy Cauldron Cookies bring spooky, chocolatey fun to Halloween with creamy buttercream and playful decorations perfect for parties or kid-friendly treats. This simple recipe delivers festive Halloween treats that are quick to make and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Cookie Cups:
- 1 box 15.25 oz or 432g Devil’s Food cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup 80ml canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp black food coloring optional
Buttercream:
- ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups 250g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 –2 tbsp 15–30ml milk
- Green food coloring
Decorations:
- ¼ cup 30g round green sprinkles
- 2 tbsp 15g Halloween sprinkles (e.g., skulls, bones)
- 36 candy eyeballs
- 18 pretzel sticks halved
Substitution: Use brownie mix for cake mix; store-bought frosting for buttercream.
Instructions
Prep and Mix Dough
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), grease three mini muffin pans, and mix 1 box cake mix, 2 eggs, ⅓ cup oil, and 1 tsp black food coloring in a bowl for these Easy Cauldron Cookies.
Shape and Bake
- I scoop ½ tbsp dough into each muffin cup, flatten slightly, and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set for these spooky cookie cups.
Indent and Cool
- I press a 1 tbsp measuring spoon into each warm cookie to form a cup, then cool completely in pans before moving to a rack for these creepy dessert bites.
Make Buttercream
- I beat ½ cup butter, add 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, a pinch of salt, 1–2 tbsp milk, and green food coloring until pipable for this simple recipe.
Assemble Cookies
- I pipe green buttercream into cooled cups to mimic a potion for these festive Halloween treats.
Decorate Cookies
- I top with green sprinkles, Halloween sprinkles, candy eyes, and a half pretzel stick per cup for these spooky cookie cups.
Serve Treats
- I serve immediately or store for these creepy dessert bites’ Halloween fun.
Notes
- Store in the cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- The undecorated cookie cups can be frozen for up to three months
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