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Cauldron Cookies

Indulgent Cauldron Cookies for Spooky Sweet Cravings

Delight in these whimsical Cauldron Cookies, perfect for Halloween and easy to make!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: easy cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix ready-made mix for rich chocolaty goodness
  • 2 large Eggs binds the ingredients together
  • ½ cup Canola or Vegetable Oil adds moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Black Food Coloring optional for spooky effect
Buttercream Frosting
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened for mixing
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sweetens and gives fluffiness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract adds flavor
  • 1 pinch Salt balances sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Milk for consistency
Decorations
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring for buttercream
  • 1 cup Round Green Sprinkles for decoration
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles for festive look
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs fun toppings
  • 1 cup Pretzel Sticks for texture and decoration

Equipment

  • Mini muffin pans
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • pastry bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini muffin pans.
  2. Mix Devil's Food Cake Mix, eggs, and oil in a bowl. Optionally add black food coloring.
  3. Scoop dough into muffin pans, pressing down to form a base.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set; create an indentation while warm.
  5. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and place on wire rack.
  6. Beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk to make frosting.
  7. Add green food coloring to buttercream until desired color is achieved.
  8. Pipe frosting into cooled cookie cups generously.
  9. Decorate with green sprinkles, Halloween sprinkles, and candy eyeballs; insert pretzel sticks.
  10. Serve and enjoy your spooky Cauldron Cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for better flavor. Ensure cookies are not overbaked for a chewy texture.

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