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Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups

Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups That Make Halloween Extra Sweet

Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups are spooky treats perfect for any Halloween gathering, combining chocolatey goodness with festive decorations.
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookie cups
Course: Halloween Recipes
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food cake mix Chocolatey mix for the cookie base.
  • 2 large eggs Helps bind the cookie dough.
  • ½ cup canola or vegetable oil Keeps cookies moist.
  • 1 tablespoon black food coloring Optional for added spookiness.
For the Buttercream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened for buttercream texture.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the frosting.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the buttercream.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 3 tablespoon milk Adjust for buttercream thickness.
  • 1 drop green food coloring For a bubbling potion effect.
For Decoration
  • ¼ cup round green sprinkles For added color.
  • ¼ cup Halloween sprinkles Adds festive touch.
  • 1 cup candy eyeballs Brings cookie cups to life.
  • 12 sticks pretzel Used as stir sticks.

Equipment

  • 12-count mini muffin pans
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Instructions
  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, canola oil, and black food coloring if desired. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Scoop about ½ tablespoon of dough into each mini muffin cavity and flatten gently.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft. Remove from oven and press an indentation into each cookie.
  5. Allow to cool completely in pans for 10-15 minutes.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until smooth. Add milk to desired consistency, then mix in green food coloring.
  7. Fill each cooled cookie cup with the green buttercream.
  8. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and pretzel sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Creative customization and family involvement make these cookie cups a Halloween favorite.

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