Witch Hat Cookies
Why Rolling Cookie Dough in Sugar Makes All the Difference
That quick roll in sugar before baking isn’t just for looks, bit it’s the secret to bakery-level cookies. The sugar creates a delicate, crackly crust that adds texture and sparkle, giving your cookies that irresistible, slightly crisp edge while keeping the centers soft and chewy. It also helps prevent the dough from spreading too much, especially in recipes with lots of butter. Whether you’re making classic kiss cookies or festive witch hats, that sugary coating catches the light and gives every bite a satisfying contrast of crunch and melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
Witch Hat Cookie Decorating Party: A Fun Halloween Activity for Kids
Make your Halloween celebration even more magical with a Witch Hat Decorating Party that combines crafts and cookies! Start by setting up a creative station where kids can design their own witch hats using black paper cones, colorful ribbons, stickers, and a sprinkle of glitter. Once everyone’s crafted their spooky masterpiece to wear, move on to the sweet part, the decorating Witch Hat Cookies. Provide bowls of orange and green frosting, edible sparkles, and candy accents so each child can personalize their cookie “hats.” This two-part activity keeps little hands busy, encourages creativity, and ends with a delicious chocolatey treat. It’s a fun, mess-friendly way to mix imagination and dessert, making your Halloween gathering one they’ll remember long after the last cookie crumb disappears.
Witch Hat Cookie Color Combos That Pop on Your Halloween Table
When it comes to decorating Witch Hat Cookies, color is everything! The right frosting shades can make your treats look like they jumped straight out of a spellbook. Classic black, orange, and green are always a hit. For something more whimsical, try purple and gold or teal and silver for a magical twist that still feels Halloween-ready. Add a touch of edible glitter or metallic sprinkles to make each hat sparkle under the light. Mixing textures, like smooth buttercream with crunchy sugar crystals, also helps the colors stand out. Whether you go spooky, glam, or kid-friendly, playing with bold color contrasts will make your Witch Hat Cookies the star of your Halloween dessert table. I just did simple green and orange, but get creative!
PrintThe Witch Hat Cookies
Ingredients
– 1/2 cup of butter
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar (and more for rolling)
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
– 1 3/4 cups flour
– 1/4 cup cocoa powder
– around 35 Hershey kisses (1 per cookie)
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Frosting (you may have some left over):
– 1/2 cup butter
– 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tbsp milk
– 1/2 tsp vanilla
– green and orange food dye
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 350F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Beat in vanilla, egg, and extra yolk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined
- Shape dough: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, then roll in granulated sugar. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart
- Bake: Bake 9–11 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are soft
- Add the kiss: Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely (the kisses will firm up again as they cool).
- Make frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Divide into bowls and tint with green and orange food dye.
- Decorate: Once cookies are cool, pipe a ring of colored frosting around the base of each Hershey’s Kiss to look like a witch hat band.