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Witch Hat Halloween Cookies

Witch Hat Halloween Cookies
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Witch Hat Halloween Cookies are charming, festive treats perfect for celebrating Halloween. These crisp, buttery cookies feature a unique witch hat design with decorative chocolate tips and colorful icing, making them fun to bake, decorate, and share at parties or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable for various dietary preferences, they bring a delightful spooky touch to any holiday spread.

Ingredients

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Base Cookie Dough

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional)

Decorations

  • Chocolate kisses or mini chocolate chips (for hat tips)
  • Colored icing or edible markers (orange, purple, green recommended)
  • Mini fondant or candy decorations (optional, for buckles or stars)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Begin by beating softened unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder if using, until a smooth dough forms. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  2. Shape the Cookies: Roll out the chilled dough to about a quarter-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles for the witch hat brims. Then, use a smaller cutter or knife to cut out triangles from the dough to form the pointed tops of the hats.
  3. Bake Until Golden: Arrange the cookie shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.
  4. Assemble the Witch Hats: Use a dab of icing or melted chocolate to attach the triangle shapes onto the round cookie bases, creating the classic witch hat shape. Place a chocolate kiss or chocolate chip at the hat’s tip for that iconic look.
  5. Decorate Creatively: Once assembled, add colorful icing to outline hat bands, create buckles, or add spooky details like stars or spider webs with edible markers or piped frosting.

Notes

  • Chill your dough to prevent cookies from spreading while baking.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Remove cookies slightly soft in the center as they will firm up while cooling.
  • Use warm melted chocolate or royal icing to ensure stronger adhesion when assembling hats.
  • Keep extra icing colors on hand to personalize your cookie decorations.

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Keywords: Halloween, Witch Hat Cookies, Spooky Treats, Festive Cookies, Party Snacks, Gluten-Free Cookies

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