If there's one treat my kids beg for every October, it's these Easy Cauldron Cookies. They're soft, fudgy, and look like little bubbling witch cauldrons, perfect for spooky parties or classroom treats.
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I started making them one hectic Halloween afternoon when I needed something festive but fast, and this shortcut recipe saved me. Just a boxed cake mix, some green frosting magic, and a few candy eyeballs later, we had an instant hit.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Made with just one bowl, easy cleanup
- Kid-friendly decorating that doubles as a fun family activity
- Perfect balance of soft chocolatey cookies and creamy frosting
- Looks impressive but secretly simple
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box Devil's Food cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- Black food coloring (optional)
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-3 tablespoons milk
- Green food coloring
Decorations
- Round green sprinkles
- Halloween sprinkles
- Candy eyeballs
- Pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease three 12-count mini muffin pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, oil, and a few drops of black food coloring if using. Stir until everything is combined.
- Scoop about ½ tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup and flatten with your fingers. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set.
- While the cookies are still warm, press a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon into each one to make a small well. Let cool completely.
- Beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add milk as needed to reach a spreadable consistency. Tint with green food coloring.
- Pipe the green frosting into each cookie cup, letting it overflow slightly like a bubbling potion.
- Top with green sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and a broken pretzel stick as a stirrer.
Notes & Variations
- Swap the frosting color for purple or orange for a fun twist
- Add a few mini marshmallows or colored sugar pearls for extra bubbles
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
FAQs
Yes, you can bake the cookie cups a day ahead and store them covered. Frost and decorate right before serving.
Definitely. Just tint it green and whip it lightly for a fluffier texture.
They help the cookies hold their cauldron shape, but you can also shape them by hand on a cookie sheet with small indentations.
Keep them in a sealed container at room temperature. If it's warm, refrigerate and let them sit out before serving.
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Easy Cauldron Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 36 mini cookie cauldrons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
Description
Soft, fudgy chocolate cookie cups filled with green frosting and candy eyes, these Easy Cauldron Cookies look like bubbling witch cauldrons. A quick and fun Halloween treat kids love to decorate!
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box Devil's Food cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- Black food coloring (optional)
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-3 tablespoons milk
- Green food coloring
Decorations
- Round green sprinkles
- Halloween sprinkles
- Candy eyeballs
- Pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease three 12-count mini muffin pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, oil, and a few drops of black food coloring if using. Stir until everything is combined.
- Scoop about ½ tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup and flatten with your fingers. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set.
- While the cookies are still warm, press a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon into each one to make a small well. Let cool completely.
- Beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add milk as needed to reach a spreadable consistency. Tint with green food coloring.
- Pipe the green frosting into each cookie cup, letting it overflow slightly like a bubbling potion.
- Top with green sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and a broken pretzel stick as a stirrer.
Notes
- Swap frosting color for purple or orange for a fun twist.
- Add mini marshmallows or sugar pearls for extra "bubbles."
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Final Thoughts
These Easy Cauldron Cookies always bring smiles and sticky fingers. They're the kind of treat that makes Halloween baking fun, not stressful. Whether you're making them for a school party or just because your kitchen needs a little spooky cheer, they'll turn out delicious every time.
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