Witch Hat Cookies Halloween Fun (Printer-Friendly Version)
Festive cookies with purple frosting and chocolate hats—ideal for spooky parties or family gatherings.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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425 g white cake mix
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60 ml vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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Gel purple food coloring, as needed
→ Decorations
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Purple frosting
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24 Hershey's Kiss chocolates, unwrapped
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Halloween nonpareils or sprinkles
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, blend white cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until a soft dough forms. Incorporate purple gel food coloring gradually, mixing until the dough achieves a vibrant, even purple shade.
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Scoop out portions of dough, approximately 1.5 tablespoons each, and place onto the prepared tray with 5 cm spacing. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft. Test with a toothpick for doneness.
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Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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Spread a small dollop of purple frosting onto the center of each cooled cookie. Firmly press a Hershey's Kiss chocolate onto the frosting, then decorate with Halloween nonpareils around the base of the Kiss.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Using gel food coloring ensures bold color without thinning the dough.
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Press chocolates only onto fully cooled cookies to maintain shape and definition.
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Standardized cookie scoop yields even baking results.
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Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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For make-ahead preparation, freeze dough balls or decorated cookies and thaw before serving.