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Cookie Cups

Deliciously Fun Cookie Cups for Halloween Treats

These cookie cups are a delightful and creative Halloween treat that are as fun to make as they are to eat.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, cookie cups, desserts, fun, Halloween, treats
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Calories: 220kcal

Equipment

  • mini muffin pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping bag
  • measuring spoons
  • spatula

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

  • 1 box Devil's Food cake mix Forms the chewy foundation.
  • 2 large eggs Essential for binding.
  • ½ cup canola or vegetable oil Keeps cookie cups moist.
  • 1 teaspoon black food coloring Optional for spooky color.

For the Buttercream

  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened for fluffiness.
  • 3 cups powdered sugar Sift if clumpy.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1-3 tablespoon milk Adjusts consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon green food coloring For vibrant color.

For Decoration

  • 1 cup round green sprinkles For a festive crunch.
  • 1 cup Halloween sprinkles For a spooky finish.
  • 1 cup candy eyeballs Fun accents.
  • 12 pieces pretzel sticks Stir sticks for cookie cups.

Instructions

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini muffin pans.
  • Combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil in a mixing bowl. Mix in black food coloring until desired.
  • Scoop dough into muffin pans and flatten with fingers.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, press a spoon into the center to form cups, then cool completely.
  • Beat softened butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth.
  • Mix in green food coloring to achieve desired vibrancy.
  • Pipe buttercream into cooled cookie cups, allowing overflow for a bubbling effect.
  • Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and pretzel sticks.

Notes

Cookie cups can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cup | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg