Witches’ Cauldron Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Witches’ Cauldron Chocolate Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween. With a rich chocolate flavor and a unique cauldron shape, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

This recipe is simple to follow and allows for creative decoration, making it an ideal baking project for Halloween gatherings or parties.

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These cookies feature a soft and chewy chocolate base, shaped like cauldrons and filled with colorful candies to resemble bubbling potions. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, yielding approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
Assorted candies for decoration (e.g., gummy worms, candy eyes)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough and shape it into small balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. The centers may look slightly underbaked; they will firm up as they cool.
Decorate: Once cooled, use frosting or melted chocolate to create cauldron details and add assorted candies to resemble bubbling potions.