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Cauldron Cookie Cups

These Cauldron Cookie Cups are a magical, fun Halloween treat that's easy to make with store-bought dough and a handful of colorful decorations. Great for kids’ parties and festive baking!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 12 Pieces

Equipment

Ingredients

Main Cookie Base:

  • 16 oz sugar cookie dough
  • Non-stick cooking spray

For the “Cauldron” Cups:

  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • 8 black licorice ropes

Colorful “Potion” Filling:

  • 1 cup green candy melts or 1 cup white chocolate chips with green food coloring
  • Sprinkles in fun bright colors

Decorations:

  • Mini marshmallows
  • Candy eyes optional
  • Gold or silver candy pearls

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place one in each muffin cup.
  • Use your thumb or a small spoon to press a well into the center of each dough ball.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and gently press down the centers again with a spoon.
  • Let the cookie cups cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
  • Spoon the melted chocolate into the wells of each cookie cup.
  • Melt the candy melts (or white chocolate + green coloring) and spoon or pipe a small amount over the chocolate layer.
  • Decorate with sprinkles, mini marshmallows, candy eyes, and candy pearls.
  • Cut licorice ropes and insert both ends into the cookie cups to form handles, mimicking a cauldron.
  • Let set until firm before serving.