Description
These Melted Witch Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween. Soft and buttery cookies topped with a witch’s hat made of white chocolate, peanut butter cups, and a chocolate kiss candy, these cookies are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Decorations:
- 24 chocolate kiss candies
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 miniature peanut butter cups
- Green food coloring gel
- Black decorating gel
- Orange and purple sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla, then mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate the cookies: Melt white chocolate with oil and green food coloring. Spoon onto cookies, add a peanut butter cup for the hat, a chocolate kiss for the head, and decorate with black gel and sprinkles.
- Serve: Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- You can use candy melts instead of white chocolate for easier melting.
- Try adding candy eyes for extra decoration.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
