Description
Halloween Cauldron Cookies are chewy chocolate cookies coated in black sugar, filled with bubbling green icing, and decorated with candy eyes for a spooky cauldron effect. Perfect for Halloween parties and family fun.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
Black sanding sugar (for coating)
Green candy melts or green icing (for potion)
Candy eyes
Orange M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces
Instructions
1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture until just combined.
5. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in black sanding sugar.
8. Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Press thumb into center of each to form indentation.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Redefine indent with spoon if needed. Cool completely.
10. Melt green candy melts and spoon into cookie centers, letting some drip over sides.
11. Add candy eyes and orange candies before icing sets.
Notes
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Place parchment between layers to avoid sticking.
Freeze undecorated cookies for up to 1 month and decorate after thawing.
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg