Frighteningly Fun Cauldron Cookies Perfect for Halloween

Delightful Cauldron Cookies with a soft, chewy texture and vibrant buttercream filling make for a perfect Halloween treat.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Feel free to swap with chocolate or vanilla cake mixes for variety.
2 large Eggs Essential for binding the ingredients.
1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used for a deeper flavor.
1 tbsp Black Food Coloring Optional for enhancing the spooky chocolate look.

For the Buttercream Filling

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use salted butter and reduce added salt if desired.
4 cups Powdered Sugar Make sure to sift for the best texture.
2 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract works best for a rich taste.
1/4 tsp Salt Balances the sweetness and enhances flavors.
2-4 tbsp Milk Adjust until desired texture is reached.
1 tbsp Green Food Coloring Omit for a classic white filling.

For Decoration

1 cup Round Green Sprinkles
1 cup Halloween Sprinkles Customize with your favorite spooky designs.
1 cup Candy Eyeballs Perfect for a fun, creepy look.
12 pieces Pretzel Sticks Use as 'stir sticks'.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Cookie scoop
Piping Bag
Mini Muffin Pans

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 12-count mini muffin pans by greasing them.
Combine the Devil's Food Cake Mix, large eggs, canola or vegetable oil, and black food coloring in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
Scoop out 1/2 tablespoon of dough and drop it into each muffin cup, flattening slightly.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
Remove from the oven and press an indentation into the center of each cookie cup with the back of a teaspoon.
Allow to cool completely in the pan before removing.
Make the buttercream by beating together the unsalted butter, sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk until desired piping consistency is reached.
Transfer the buttercream into a piping bag and pipe into each cooled cookie cup.
Decorate your cookies with Halloween sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and pretzel sticks.
Serve and enjoy your Easy Cauldron Cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store undecorated cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. Decorated cookies should be stored gently to maintain their look.

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