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Magical Witch Hat Cookies Your Kids Will Adore Recipe

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Magical Witch Hat Cookies are a delightful and whimsical treat that kids will absolutely adore. These peanut butter cookies are topped with chocolate wafers and adorned with colorful frosting, chocolate kisses, and sprinkles to resemble charming witch hats, perfect for Halloween or any fun gathering.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 ¾ cup (218 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (128 g) no-stir creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping and Frosting

  • 30 chocolate melting wafers
  • ½ cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups (150 g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
  • 1–2 Tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk, room temperature
  • Gel food coloring (orange, purple, green)
  • 30 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
  • Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375º F (190º C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Cream Sugars, Butter, and Peanut Butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, butter, and creamy peanut butter. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy and well combined, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and pure vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat again until fully incorporated, around 30 seconds.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture. Beat just until the dough comes together and there are no dry spots, careful not to overmix.
  6. Form Cookies: Scoop a full tablespoon of dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in extra granulated sugar, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Press down slightly to flatten them just a bit.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.
  8. Add Chocolate Wafers: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate melting wafer on top of each cookie. Spread the wafer slightly with the back of a spoon to help it adhere and melt slightly.
  9. Cool Cookies: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely and allow the chocolate wafers to harden.
  10. Prepare Frosting: In a clean bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar while continuing to beat.
  11. Add Flavor and Texture to Frosting: Add the pure vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and heavy cream or whole milk. Mix until the frosting is smooth and pipeable.
  12. Color the Frosting: Divide the frosting into several small bowls. Add gel food coloring (orange, purple, and green) to each bowl and stir until the desired shades are achieved.
  13. Prepare Piping Bags: Transfer each colored frosting to piping bags fitted with round tips for easy decoration.
  14. Decorate Cookies: Frost the bottom of a chocolate kiss and press it onto the hardened chocolate wafer on each cookie to form the witch hat point.
  15. Add Final Touches: Add sprinkles around the base of the chocolate kiss if desired for extra festive flair. Serve and enjoy your magical witch hat cookies!

Notes

  • Ensure the butter and egg are at room temperature for best mixing results.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting colors without thinning the frosting.
  • Roll the dough balls in sugar to give cookies a little extra sparkle and crunch.
  • Chocolate melting wafers melt smoothly on hot cookies; press them immediately after baking for best results.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a peanut allergy-friendly option, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.

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