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Cauldron Cookie Cups

Delightful cookie cups filled with buttercream and decorated for Halloween, perfect for parties and cozy baking sessions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 36 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 box 15.25 ounce box Devil's Food cake mix Adds rich chocolate flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Provides structure and moisture.
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil Keeps the cookies tender.
  • black food coloring (optional) For spooky flair.
Buttercream Filling
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Key for a smooth buttercream.
  • 3 cups powdered sugar Creates a fluffy filling.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Classic flavor enhancer.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1-3 tablespoons milk Helps achieve desired consistency.
  • green food coloring For potion-like appearance.
Decoration
  • 1 cup round green sprinkles Enhances visual aesthetic.
  • 1 cup Halloween sprinkles Fun mix for festive decoration.
  • 1 cup candy eyeballs Whimsical decoration.
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks Serves as stir sticks.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease three 12-count mini muffin pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the Devil's Food cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and black food coloring if desired. Mix until well blended.
  3. Scoop about 1/2 tablespoon of dough into each muffin compartment and flatten slightly.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set. Use the back of a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon to press an indentation into each warm cookie.
  5. Let the cookie cups cool completely before adding the buttercream.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract and salt, beating until smooth.
  2. Add milk gradually until you reach the desired buttercream consistency. Mix in green food coloring.
Assembly
  1. Once cooled, pipe the green buttercream into each cookie cup generously.
  2. Decorate with round green sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and Halloween-themed sprinkles. Insert broken pretzel sticks into each cookie cup.
  3. Serve and enjoy your delightful Cauldron Cookie Cups!

Notes

Chill the dough if it's too sticky. Experiment with various toppings and use different cake mix flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or refrigerate for a week.