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Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups

Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups: A Spooky Sweet Adventure

Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups are delightful Halloween treats made with cake mix and filled with vibrant green buttercream, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Can substitute with chocolate or vanilla cake mix for a lighter taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding the cookie dough.
  • ½ cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Adds moisture for a soft cookie.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Food Coloring Optional for enhancing color.
For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use softened for best texture.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Essential for frosting consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor depth.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 3 tablespoon Milk Adjusts frosting consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring For vibrant decoration.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Decorative Sprinkles Themed sprinkles for a seasonal touch.
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs For festive decoration.
  • 1 cup Pretzel Sticks Resemble stirrers for potions.

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your mini muffin pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil's Food cake mix, eggs, canola or vegetable oil, and black food coloring if desired. Mix until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Fill each cavity of the mini muffin pan with the cookie dough, flattening slightly. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  4. Remove the pans from the oven and press your thumb into the center of each cookie to create indentations. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  5. Beat softened unsalted butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low then medium speed. Add vanilla, salt, and mix until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Add green food coloring to the buttercream and mix until well incorporated.
  7. Pipe the green buttercream into each indentation of the cookie cups.
  8. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and pretzel sticks as stirrers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cookie cups to cool entirely before frosting. Create deep enough indentations without cracking the cookies.

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