Witch Hat Cookies: Easy Halloween Treat

Are you looking for a super quick and easy Halloween treat to make with your kids? With just the right amount of both trick and treat, these witch hat cookies need to be at the top of your list!

I’m one of those moms who thinks that Halloween is awesome. And by extension, Halloween food is AWESOME. It’s cute, creative, fun…and most of all: tasty!

And I happen to have kids that are ALL ABOUT Halloween-themed food too! We’ve made all the usual suspects: mandarin orange Jack-o-lanterns, mummy hot dogs, witch broomsticks, and even Jello “worms”.

This year, though, I’m feeling inspired, so I’m taking it up a level and sharing with you some new and fun things that I’ve come up with. Today it’s all about the Witch Hat Cookies!

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Not only are is this Halloween-themed cookie recipe fun and festive, but it’s almost unbelievably easy to make. And it makes A LOT.

So it’s great for Halloween parties at school, enjoy while watching a Halloween movie, or serve at that bash you’re planning to throw right at home!

And last but not least, these Halloween witch hat cookies aren’t gory or scary looking, so they’re perfect to make and give to small kiddos who might be a little frightful.

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What are Witch Hat Cookies?

Witch Hat Cookies are simply cookies (of whatever variety you prefer) that are decorated with Hershey kisses and colored sprinkles so that it looks like a witch’s hat.

This is one Halloween treat that’s perfect for getting the kids involved – or you could use it for Halloween parties at school and let the kids decorate their own cookies. They love that! 😁

Or make them with your own kids (or grandkids!) at home around Halloween.

Plus, if you love chocolate, these spook-tastic cookies are rich, delicious, and purrrrfect.

Ingredients Needed

Here’s everything you’ll need for this tasty holiday recipe.

For the Cookies

• All Purpose Flour
• Corn Starch
• Salt
• Cocoa Powder
• Sugar
• Butter (softened)
• Egg
• Vanilla

For the Frosting

• Butter (softened)
• Powdered Sugar
• Heavy Cream
• Vanilla
• Orange Gel Food Coloring

Putting It All Together

• Hershey’s Kisses
• Halloween Sprinkles

NOTE: For the detailed recipe, including ingredient amounts, please check out the handy recipe card at the bottom of this post!

How To Make Witch Hat Cookies

Here’s the entire process for making these cookies from start to finish. Because these cookies are made from scratch, they take a little longer than other versions (see note about quicker alternatives below).

Cookies

1. Whisk together flour, corn starch, cocoa powder, and salt.
2. With an electric mixer combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in egg and vanilla and continue to mix until well blended.
3. Gradually add in flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.
4. Roll dough into a log with a diameter of about 1 ½ inches. Wrap with parchment or wax paper and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
5. When ready to bake-
6. Preheat the oven to 350
7. Carefully slice the dough into ¼- ½ inch slices and place on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until set.
9. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, remove to cooling rack to cool completely.

Frosting

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer mix butter until light and fluffy.
2. Add in powdered sugar a little at a time mixing between each addition.
3. Slowly add cream, vanilla, and orange food coloring then mix thoroughly.
4. Add additional food coloring if needed to achieve the desired flavor.

Building You Halloween Witch Hat Cookies

1. Using a piping bag pipe a small dot of frosting on the bottom of an unwrapped Hershey’s kiss. Place it in the center of a cookie.
2. Pipe frosting around the edge of the Hershey’s Kiss and sprinkle with sprinkles.
3. Repeat until all cookies are decorated.
4. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Decorating Witch Hat Cookies – Tips And Tricks

To help ensure that these ghoulish cookies turn out perfectly every time here are a few tips to help with decorating.

• If you find your frosting is too thick, simply add just a little more heavy cream (or milk) to thin it out. You want it somewhere between thick and thin, erring on the side of too thick rather than too thin.
• When decorating with small children, make clean up a breeze by covering your workspace with parchment paper. Your counters will stay clean and you can just throw away the wax paper!

Recipe Variations of Witch Hat Cookies That You Can Try Out

Different cookies – I personally love the homemade taste and look of these cookies. However, if you prefer something different (or need a time-saving option), try:

• Fudge-striped cookies
• Sugar cookies (they could even be dyed a different color!)
• Gluten-free cookies
• Chocolate chip cookies

Change The Frosting Color – If orange isn’t your thing – or you want different colored hats – change the frosting color to anything you want: green, purple, black, or any color!

Change The Hershey’s Kiss – Another simple way to change the look of these cookies or add variety if you’re making a bunch is to use different kinds of Hershey’s Kisses. White chocolate, swirled, cookies & cream…so many options!

Different Decorations – I used Halloween sprinkles because I thought they were cute and fun. Change up the types of sprinkles or use even nonpareils.

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