Easy Cauldron Cookies (Printable Recipe)
Chocolate cookie cups with green buttercream and spooky Halloween decorations.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cookie Cups
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1 box Devil’s Food cake mix
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
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Black food coloring (optional)
→ Buttercream Filling
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2–3 tablespoons milk
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Green food coloring
→ Decorations
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Round green sprinkles
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Halloween sprinkles
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Candy eyeballs
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Pretzel sticks
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease three 12-count mini muffin pans.
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In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and optional black food coloring until smooth.
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Scoop 1/2 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cavity. Flatten tops and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
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While warm, press a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon into the center of each cookie to form a well. Cool completely before removing.
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Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix in milk until piping consistency forms. Tint with green coloring.
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Pipe green buttercream into cooled cups to resemble bubbling potion.
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Top with green sprinkles, Halloween sprinkles, and candy eyeballs. Insert halved pretzel sticks to mimic stirrers.
# Extra Tips:
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Indent cookies immediately after baking to form proper wells.
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Cool completely before filling to prevent frosting from melting.
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Adjust buttercream consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed.
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Undecorated cookie cups can be frozen for up to 3 months.