Description
Witch Hat Cookies are a fun and festive no-bake treat perfect for Halloween parties and classroom snacks. Made by topping fudge-striped shortbread cookies with chocolate kiss candies and frosting, these easy-to-make cookies are decorated with colorful frosting and sprinkles to look like spooky witch hats. They require minimal prep time and no baking, making them ideal for quick holiday desserts that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 package fudge-striped shortbread cookies (about 24 cookies)
Toppings
- 24 chocolate kiss candies (unwrapped)
- 1/3 cup vanilla or chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Optional Decorations
- Orange or purple food coloring
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Frosting: If desired, tint the frosting with orange or purple food coloring to give a festive Halloween look.
- Arrange Cookies: Flip the fudge-striped cookies upside down so the chocolate-covered side is facing up, which will serve as the base of the witch hat.
- Apply Frosting: Pipe or spoon a small dollop of frosting in the center of each cookie to act as glue for the chocolate kiss.
- Add Chocolate Kiss: Press a chocolate kiss candy firmly onto the frosting in the center of each cookie, forming the pointed top of the witch hat.
- Decorate: Add more frosting around the base of the kiss if desired, then decorate with sprinkles or other fun edible decorations to complete the witch hat look.
- Set the Frosting: Let the cookies sit for 15–20 minutes to allow the frosting to set and secure the chocolate kiss in place before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, these delightful witch hat cookies are ready to be enjoyed at your Halloween gatherings.
Notes
- These are no-bake cookies, making them perfect for quick and easy Halloween treats.
- Use different colored frosting or edible glitter and mini candies for creative variations.
- Ideal for classroom parties, kids’ snacks, or party favors.
