Halloween Witch Cookies Recipe
Introduction
Celebrate Halloween with these fun and festive Witch Cookies. Combining fudge striped cookies with Hershey’s Kisses and colorful frosting, they make a perfect spooky treat that’s easy to assemble and delightful to eat.
Ingredients
- 28 Fudge Striped Cookies
- 28 Hershey’s Kisses (unwrapped)
- Purple or Green Frosting (if desired)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Step 2: Arrange the fudge striped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 3: Place one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss on top of each cookie.
- Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 minutes or until the chocolate softens but not fully melting.
- Step 5: Remove from the oven and immediately press a witch hat ring candy (optional) or add frosting around the edge to create a hat brim.
- Step 6: Let the cookies cool completely so the chocolate hardens again.
- Step 7: If desired, pipe purple or green frosting onto the cookies to add details or decoration.
Tips & Variations
- Substitute fudge striped cookies with any other round, striped cookies or chocolate wafers for a different texture.
- Use candy eyes or edible markers to add faces to the witches for a fun twist.
- Try different colored frostings to match your Halloween theme.
Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep them refrigerated, but allow them to come to room temperature before serving to soften the chocolate slightly.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use other types of chocolate instead of Hershey’s Kisses?
Yes, you can use other individually wrapped chocolates or even chocolate chips, but Hershey’s Kisses hold shape well during baking and give a nice conical hat shape.
How long do these cookies keep fresh?
Stored properly in an airtight container, they stay fresh for around 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
PrintHalloween Witch Cookies Recipe
These Halloween Witch Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween parties. Made with fudge striped cookies as the base, topped with Hershey’s Kisses to create the witch’s hat, and decorated with colorful frosting to complete the spooky look, these cookies are easy to assemble and delightful for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 28 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Base
- 28 Fudge Striped Cookies
Decoration
- 28 Hershey’s Kisses (unwrapped)
- Purple or Green Frosting (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Prepare Cookies: Lay out the 28 fudge striped cookies on a flat surface or baking sheet where you will assemble your cookies.
- Attach Hershey’s Kisses: Unwrap each Hershey’s Kiss and place one atop each fudge striped cookie, pressing gently to secure it in place, forming the witch’s hat shape.
- Decorate: Use purple or green frosting to decorate the base of the Hershey’s Kiss hat on each cookie. You can pipe a band around the base of the hat or add other decorative designs as desired to enhance the witch theme.
- Set and Serve: Allow the frosting to set for a few minutes to ensure it sticks well before serving. Enjoy your festive Halloween Witch Cookies!
Notes
- Ensure Hershey’s Kisses are unwrapped before assembling to avoid any wrapper melting with the cookie.
- You can use any color frosting to customize the look of the witch hats.
- These cookies do not require baking; they are assembled and served as a no-bake treat.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Halloween cookies, witch cookies, fudge striped cookies, Hershey’s Kisses, no-bake Halloween treats, festive cookies
