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Cauldron Cookie Cups

Cauldron Cookie Cups
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Create a magical Halloween experience with these delightful Cauldron Cookie Cups! These whimsical treats feature a rich chocolate cookie base, perfectly resembling little cauldrons, filled to the brim with vibrant green buttercream that mimics bubbling potions. Ideal for festive gatherings or as a fun family project, these cookie cups are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. Engage your kids in decorating and watch their faces light up as they create spooky masterpieces. With simple steps and easy-to-find ingredients, you can whip up these charming desserts to impress friends and family during Halloween celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box Devil's Food cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease three mini muffin pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and black food coloring until well combined.
  3. Scoop about 1/2 tablespoon of dough into each muffin pan and flatten slightly.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes; press an indentation into each warm cookie and let cool completely.
  5. For buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, milk, and green food coloring until smooth.
  6. Pipe the green buttercream into the cooled cookie cups until slightly overflowing.
  7. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and insert pretzel sticks as stirrers.

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