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Cauldron Cookie Cups

Delicious Cauldron Cookie Cups: Spooky Treats for Halloween

These Cauldron Cookie Cups are delightfully spooky desserts filled with green buttercream, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookie cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Any chocolate cake mix can be used as a substitution.
  • 2 large Eggs No direct substitution suggested.
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used for a richer flavor.
  • 1 tsp Black Food Coloring (optional) Omit if you prefer a classic chocolate appearance.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened) Margarine can be used if dairy-free.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar No direct substitution suggested.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Omit if you desire a simpler taste.
  • 1 pinch Salt Can be omitted if desired.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Non-dairy milk can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Green Food Coloring Any color can be used based on your decoration theme.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Round Green Sprinkles
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs
  • 12 sticks Pretzel Sticks

Equipment

  • Mini muffin pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping bag
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cauldron Cookie Cups
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 12-count mini muffin pans thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the Devil's Food Cake Mix, large eggs, canola or vegetable oil, and black food coloring. Stir until smooth.
  3. Scoop about ½ tablespoon of batter into each greased muffin cavity and flatten each scoop with a spoon.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, remove when edges are set, and create an indentation in each cookie.
  5. Allow the cookie cups to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
  7. Mix in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you achieve a pipeable consistency, then add green food coloring.
  8. Fill each indentation in the cookie cups with the green buttercream using a piping bag.
  9. Decorate with green sprinkles, Halloween sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and pretzel sticks.
  10. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to grease muffin pans well and allow cookie cups to cool completely before frosting to maintain perfect shape.

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