Edible Witch Cauldrons Cookies (Printable Version)

Whimsical cookie cups shaped like cauldrons, filled with colorful candy and frosting for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Cups

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Decorations & Filling

09 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips or melting chocolate
10 - 1/2 cup green or purple colored frosting (store-bought or homemade)
11 - 1 cup assorted candy bubbles, such as mini M&Ms, candy pearls, or sprinkles
12 - 12 black licorice laces, for handles (optional)
13 - Edible glitter or shimmer powder (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line it with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
03 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
04 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, blending until just combined.
05 - Divide the dough into 12 even portions. Roll each portion into a ball and press it into the bottom and sides of the muffin cups to create a well.
06 - Bake for 13–15 minutes until set. If the centers rise, press down lightly with a spoon immediately after baking. Let cool completely in the pan.
07 - Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler. With a spoon or pastry brush, coat the inside of each cooled cookie cup to resemble a cauldron. Allow the chocolate to firm up.
08 - Pipe the colored frosting into each chocolate-lined cup. Arrange assorted candy bubbles on top to mimic bubbling potions. Sprinkle with edible glitter if desired.
09 - If desired, insert a curved piece of black licorice lace into both sides of each cup to form handles.
10 - Present your edible cauldrons and enjoy.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy enough for kids to help makes kitchen time fun for everyone
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together quickly
  • Customizable with your favorite frosting colors and candies
  • Looks impressive yet is forgiving for new bakers
02 -
  • High fiber and moderate protein thanks to eggs and cocoa
  • Keep well at room temp for three days perfect for advance party prep
  • Can be made gluten free using a good flour swap no texture loss
  • Edible glitter adds magical shimmer but is totally optional
03 -
  • Always sift cocoa powder for a lump free dough
  • Press dough firmly into muffin wells to avoid thin spots that crack
  • Let melted chocolate cool a few moments before coating cups it clings better and sets without streaks
  • When piping frosting use a wide tip for dramatic bubbling effect
  • Choose fresh soft licorice for easy handle shaping brittle ones break too easily

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