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Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups

Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups for a Spooky Sweet Treat

These Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups are a delightful Halloween treat filled with vibrant green buttercream and topped with fun decorations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Can be replaced with another chocolate cake mix
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding
  • 0.5 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp Black Food Coloring Optional to enhance color
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Use for optimal flavor
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for a lump-free finish
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as an alternative
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Milk Adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 tsp Green Food Coloring For potion-like appearance
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Round Green Sprinkles Optional
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Fun toppings for cauldron
  • 12 sticks Pretzel Sticks Can swap for cookie sticks

Equipment

  • mini muffin pans
  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • measuring spoon
  • spatula
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three mini muffin pans.
  2. Combine Devil's Food Cake Mix, eggs, oil, and black food coloring in a mixing bowl.
  3. Scoop half-tablespoon amounts into greased muffin cups and flatten tops. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Create a cup shape in each cookie with a measuring spoon while still warm. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  5. Beat butter for the buttercream, add sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk, adjusting for consistency and fold in green food coloring.
  6. Pipe the buttercream into cooled cookie cups, filling generously.
  7. Sprinkle with green and Halloween-themed sprinkles and add candy eyeballs and pretzel sticks for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. Can be refrigerated for a week, and undecorated cookie cups can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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