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Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups

Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups: Your Fun Halloween Treats

These Cute Cauldron Cookie Cups combine devil's food cake mix and buttercream for an enchanting Halloween treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix Can substitute with a vanilla cake mix for a lighter flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for structure and moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used for added flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Food Coloring Optional for a spooky look.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Must be softened for best texture.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the buttercream.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Non-dairy milk works for lactose intolerance.
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring For potion-like appearance.
For Decoration
  • 1/2 cup Round Green Sprinkles Use Halloween-themed sprinkles if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Halloween Sprinkles Adds festive flair.
  • 1/4 cup Candy Eyeballs For a fun and spooky effect.
  • 12 sticks Pretzel Sticks Act as stir sticks in the cookie cauldrons.

Equipment

  • mini muffin pans
  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three mini muffin pans well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the devil's food cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and optional black food coloring. Stir until combined.
  3. Scoop about ½ tablespoon of the dough into each muffin cup and flatten gently.
  4. Bake for 8–10 minutes until set. Remove and let sit for a minute before creating indentations.
  5. Use a small spoon or your thumb to make a well in each cookie cup.
  6. Allow the cups to cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, milk, and green food coloring.
  8. Pipe the green buttercream into each cooled cookie cup and decorate as desired.
  9. Serve and enjoy at your Halloween gathering!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing. Mix thoroughly for a consistent batter. Decorate creatively for a personalized touch.

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