Best 3 Easy Witch Hat Cookies Recipes

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Easy witch hat cookies are a delightful and festive treat that are perfect for Halloween or any other occasion. They are simple to make and require only a few ingredients, making them a great choice for busy families or anyone who wants to enjoy a sweet treat without spending hours in the kitchen. The cookies are made with a sugar cookie dough that is rolled out and cut into triangles, then baked until golden brown. They are then decorated with a chocolate ganache that is made by melting chocolate and cream together. Finally, the cookies are topped with a candy witch hat to complete the look.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY WITCH HAT COOKIES



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Whip up some kitchen fun with the kids! Bake up these wacky Halloween treats!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
Betty Crocker™ neon gel food colors (orange, purple and green)
Assorted candy sprinkles, if desired
48 Hershey'sKisses™ Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). In large bowl, mix cake mix, oil and eggs until soft dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Divide frosting into 3 small bowls. Tint frosting as desired with food colors. Place frosting in small resealable food-storage plastic bags or disposable decorating bags. Cut off tip of each bag to make 1/4-inch opening.
  • Pipe 1-inch circle of frosting on top center of each cookie. Sprinkle frosting with candy sprinkles. Press 1 milk chocolate candy into frosting on each cookie. Store cookies tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

WITCHES' HATS



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A cute and simple little Halloween treat that everyone will love. The amount this recipe makes depends on how many cookies and chocolate kisses you have. It just depends on how many you want. The last time I made these, I ended up making about 140 or so.

Provided by jazzchick

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (16 ounce) packages fudge stripe cookies
¼ cup honey, or as needed
1 (9 ounce) bag milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
1 (4.5 ounce) tube decorating gel

Steps:

  • Place a fudge stripe cookie with bottom side up onto a work surface. Smear a small dab (about 1/8 teaspoon) of honey onto the bottom of a chocolate kiss, and secure the candy piece to the center of the cookie, covering the hole. Use decorating gel to pipe a small bow onto the cookie at the base of the candy piece. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 169.9 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

WITCHES' HATS



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Make this "spook-tacularly" easy cookie for Halloween parties or treats!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 3

32 Hershey's® Kisses® brand milk chocolates, unwrapped
1 package (11 1/2 ounces) fudge-striped shortbread cookies (32)
1 tube (4.25 ounces) orange or red decorating icing

Steps:

  • Attach 1 chocolate candy to chocolate bottom of each cookie, using decorating icing.
  • Pipe decorating icing around base of milk chocolate candy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg

  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough: This will give you clean, even edges and help prevent the cookies from tearing.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from running.
  • Be creative with your decorating: You can use a variety of frostings, sprinkles, and candies to decorate your witch hat cookies.

Witch hat cookies are a fun and festive treat that are perfect for Halloween or any other special occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways, making them a great project for kids and adults alike.

With a little creativity, you can create your own unique witch hat cookies that will be sure to impress your friends and family.

Additional tips:

  • If you don't have a witch hat cookie cutter, you can use a round cookie cutter and cut the cookies in half. Then, overlap the two halves to form a cone shape.
  • To make the frosting, you can use a simple buttercream frosting or a more complex frosting, such as a chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
  • You can also decorate your witch hat cookies with sprinkles, candies, or even edible glitter.

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