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Witch Hat Halloween Cookies

Witch Hat Halloween Cookies
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Witch Hat Halloween Cookies are a quick, easy, and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. These buttery chocolate cookies feature a classic witch hat design, topped with chocolate kisses and decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles. Ideal for baking with kids or customizing to your taste, these cookies capture the spooky fun and delicious flavor of the holiday.

Ingredients

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Cookie Base

  • 1/2 cup (115g) Butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Sugar
  • 1 cup (125g) All-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1/4 cup (25g) Cocoa powder
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Decorations

  • Chocolate kisses or candy melts (one per cookie)
  • Orange or black icing (or preferred decorating colors)
  • Sprinkles or edible decorations (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Cream the softened butter and sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gradually sift in the flour and cocoa powder, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overworking to keep cookies tender.
  2. Roll and Cut the Cookies: Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to firm it up. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter about 2 inches in diameter to cut out circles which will serve as the base of the witch hats.
  3. Bake the Cookie Bases: Place cookie circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until set but not browned. Let cookies cool completely before decorating to avoid melting or smudging icing.
  4. Add the Hat Tops: Slightly soften chocolate kisses or candy melts if needed. Attach one chocolate kiss to the center of each cookie base using a dab of melted chocolate or icing as glue. This forms the pointed top of the witch hat.
  5. Decorate the Witch Hats: Pipe icing around the base of the chocolate kiss to create the hat’s band in orange, black, or any chosen color. Add sprinkles or edible gems to customize your hats. Allow the decorations to set fully before handling or packaging.

Notes

  • Chill the dough before cutting to prevent spreading during baking.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets for easy cleanup and even baking.
  • Apply gentle pressure when attaching chocolate tops to avoid excess icing squeezing out.
  • Adjust icing consistency to be thick enough to hold shapes but smooth for piping.
  • Decorate cookies before they’ve fully set for better adhesion of decorations.

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Keywords: Halloween cookies, witch hat cookies, chocolate cookies, spooky treats, kid-friendly baking, festive cookies

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