Cauldron Cookie Cups
Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Cauldron Cookie Cups! Bursting with rich chocolate flavor and topped with vibrant green buttercream, these treats are not only fun to make but also perfect for parties and gatherings. Ideal for involving kids in the kitchen, decorating these cookie cups is a creative activity that everyone will enjoy. With their unique design reminiscent of bubbling cauldrons, these sweet delights are sure to be a hit among guests of all ages.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookie cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box Devil's Food cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1–3 tablespoons milk
- green food coloring
- black food coloring (optional)
- Round green sprinkles
- Halloween sprinkles
- Candy eyeballs
- Pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease mini muffin pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and optional black food coloring until combined.
- Scoop about 1/2 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup, gently flattening it.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set; press an indentation in each warm cookie and cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and milk until smooth. Mix in green food coloring.
- Pipe frosting into cooled cookie cups and decorate with sprinkles and candy eyes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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