Fun Witch Hat Treats (Printer-Friendly)
Whimsical witch hat treats combining chocolate kisses, colorful frosting, and festive sprinkles for seasonal fun.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons milk
→ Decorations
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24 chocolate kisses (e.g. Hershey’s)
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24 round chocolate wafer cookies
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1/2 cup chocolate frosting
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Halloween-colored sprinkles (orange, purple, green, black)
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Gel food coloring (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
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Set oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
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Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Add egg, vanilla, and milk and continue beating until smooth.
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Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until a dough forms.
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Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on baking sheet, flattening slightly.
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Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers appear soft, then cool completely.
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Spread a thin layer of frosting atop each cooled cookie, then press a chocolate wafer cookie in the center to form the hat’s base.
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Dab frosting on the bottom of a chocolate kiss and place it on center of each wafer.
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Pipe colored frosting around the base of the chocolate kiss and add sprinkles for a festive appearance.
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Allow cookies to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes or until frosting firms.
# Additional Suggestions:
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For vivid colors, tint frosting with gel food coloring before decorating.
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Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter consistency.