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Witch Hat Cookies

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Fun and festive Witch Hat Cookies that are perfect for Halloween celebrations, combining soft, chocolatey cookies with sweet frosting and Hershey’s Kisses.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Orange gel food coloring
  • 60 Hershey’s Kisses
  • Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, corn starch, cocoa powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until fully combined.
  5. Roll the dough into a log (1.5 inches in diameter), wrap in parchment paper, and chill for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment or silicone liners.
  7. Slice chilled dough into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices and place on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool on sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting, beat room temperature butter until light and fluffy, then mix in confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
  10. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and gel food coloring until combined.
  11. Pipe frosting onto the bottom of each Hershey’s Kiss and place in the center of each cookie.
  12. Pipe frosting around the base of each Kiss and top with Halloween sprinkles.

Notes

Chill your dough to maintain shape and prevent overbaking for soft cookies.

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