Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes. I often bake the cookie cups a day ahead and store them in an airtight container. Let them cool completely, then keep them sealed until you’re ready to frost. Frost close to serving time for the brightest greens and the cleanest, bubbling look.

Can I freeze the dough or baked cookies?

Both work well. Freeze unbaked dough portions in a wrapped disk, then thaw in the fridge and scoop as directed. Bake or reheat frozen cups to refresh edges. You can also freeze fully baked cookies in a airtight container for up to a month and thaw at room temperature before decorating.

How do I tint frosting without muddying the color?

Use gel coloring and add it in small amounts. Tint after you reach piping consistency so the color stays vivid without altering texture. If the color looks muddy, whisk in a touch more powdered sugar or a splash of milk to restore brightness.

Can I adapt Cauldron Cookies for dietary restrictions?

Definitely. Use gluten-free cake mix and a dairy-free butter substitute for dairy-free options. Plant milk works in the frosting too. Be mindful of cross-contact and check labels on sprinkles and colorings.

What makes these cookies extra “cauldron-y” for Halloween parties?

The hollow wells and bubbling green frosting transform each cup into a mini cauldron. Toppings like spooky sprinkles or candy eyeballs add potion bubbles. Pair them with a dark tray and witchy signs for a true Halloween baking ideas moment that guests will remember.

Cauldron Cookies: 5 Magical, Delicious, Amazing Treats.

Description

Cauldron Cookies are wickedly fun and magically delicious—these Halloween Cauldron Cookies are chocolatey cookie cups filled with bubbling green frosting. A festive treat that’s perfect for spooky parties and little hands to help decorate!

Ingredients

Scale

1 box chocolate cake mix
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Green gel food coloring
Halloween sprinkles or mini candies (optional, for potion bubbles)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
In a bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, and oil until a thick dough forms.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cavity. Press down slightly and create a shallow well using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set. As soon as they come out of the oven, gently press the centers again to deepen the well. Let cool in the tin before removing.
In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and pipeable.
Tint the frosting green with gel food coloring.
Pipe or spoon green frosting into each cookie cup to resemble bubbling cauldrons.
Decorate with Halloween sprinkles, mini eyeballs, or small candies to create potion bubbles.

Notes

Yield: 24 mini cookies.
Let frosting set before serving to prevent smudges.
For a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar; add a splash of milk to reach piping consistency.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.
Chill dough for 15–20 minutes for easier handling if it’s too soft.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini cookie
Calories: 125
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 75 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 18 mg

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