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Witch Hat Cookies

Witch Hat Cookies: Magical Peanut Butter Treats for Halloween

These Witch Hat Cookies are a delightful peanut butter treat, perfect for Halloween gatherings!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Measure accurately to avoid dense cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar Packed.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened and at room temperature.
  • 1 cups creamy no-stir peanut butter Substitution: Sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Toppings
  • 1 cups chocolate melting wafers Recommended for even melting.
  • 24 pieces chocolate kisses Delightful 'hats' atop the cookies.
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cups confectioners' sugar Thickens frosting for decorations.
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk Adjusts frosting consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon gel food coloring Use vibrant shades like orange and purple.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Witch Hat Cookies Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
  3. Cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, unsalted butter, and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla until combined.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  5. Form 1-inch balls of dough and roll them in granulated sugar. Space them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes; press a chocolate wafer onto the center of each cookie right after removing from the oven.
  7. Allow to cool on a wire rack completely.
  8. Beat unsalted butter until creamy, then add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, pinch of salt, and heavy cream until smooth.
  9. Frost the bottom of each chocolate kiss with frosting and press onto the melted chocolate wafer cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 9gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Cool cookies completely before frosting.

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