Halloween Witch Cookie Hats (Printer-Friendly Version)
Whimsical Halloween witch hat cookies decorated with chocolate and vibrant sprinkles, perfect for spooky fun.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons milk
→ Decoration
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24 chocolate kisses (Hershey’s or similar)
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24 round chocolate wafer cookies or thin chocolate cookies
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1/2 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
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Halloween-colored sprinkles (orange, purple, green, black)
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Gel food coloring (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
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Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the creamed mixture; mix until smooth.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
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Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, place them spaced on the prepared baking sheet, and flatten slightly with your hand or the back of a spoon.
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Bake cookies for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
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Spread a small amount of chocolate frosting on top of each cooled cookie, then press a chocolate wafer gently onto the frosting to create the hat base.
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Apply a dab of frosting onto the bottom of each chocolate kiss and press it onto the center of the wafer forming the witch hat's tip.
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Pipe colored frosting around the base of the kiss and sprinkle festive Halloween-colored decorations for a vibrant finish.
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Allow the assembled cookies to rest at room temperature until the frosting firms, approximately 30 minutes.
# Additional Tips:
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Use gel food coloring to tint frosting for vibrant decoration. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.