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Candy-Filled Halloween Witch Cookies

Recipe by Rebekah Winscott

These candy-stuffed Halloween witch cookies are a fun and festive Halloween treat made with colorful cookie dough, hidden candy centers, and spooky decorations. Perfect for Halloween parties, classroom celebrations, and family baking.

  • Total Time40 minutes
  • Yield12 1x

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 2 ounces butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup white flour
  • Green food coloring
  • Black food coloring

For the Filling and Decorations

  • 1/3 cup mini candies (M&Ms, Skittles, or similar)
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate, melted
  • Orange food coloring
  • Orange coconut flakes
  • 12 sugar eyes
  • Sprinkles and edible beads

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the butter, flour, and sugar. Rub together until crumbly. Add the egg and water, then knead into a soft dough.
  2. Divide the dough, setting aside one-third. Color the smaller portion black and the remaining dough green.
  3. Roll the green dough to about ½-inch thickness. Cut out 2½-inch circles and place them over the outside of a silicone mold to form cups.
  4. Roll out the black dough and cut out witch hats using a template or mold. Decorate with sprinkles.
  5. Form 2-inch circles from the remaining green dough and make a small hole near the top of each circle. Brush the connection points with water and attach the hats to the faces.
  6. Place the cookie faces and cups on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
  7. Fill the cooled cookie cups with mini candies.
  8. Melt the white chocolate and tint it orange. Spread a small amount around the rim of each cup and place the witch face on top to seal. Turn the cookie over.
  9. Use additional chocolate to attach the coconut flakes, sugar eyes, sprinkles, and beads. Draw smiles with a food-safe marker if desired.
  10. Allow the decorations to set before serving.

Notes

  • Gel food coloring produces the most vibrant colors.
  • Mini candies work best for the hidden candy center.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 78 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 19 mg

Find it online: https://thisnanacancook.com/halloween-witch-cookies/