Description
Witch Hat Cookies are a fun and festive no-bake treat perfect for Halloween parties. Made with chocolate striped shortbread cookies and topped with Hershey’s Kisses attached using chocolate frosting, these easy-to-make cookies can be decorated further with colorful sprinkles or sugar for added flair. Kid-friendly and quick to prepare, they capture the spooky spirit of Halloween with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 24 chocolate striped shortbread cookies (such as Keebler Fudge Stripes)
- 24 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Assembly & Decoration
- 1/2 cup chocolate frosting or black decorating gel
- Colored sprinkles or decorating sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Place the chocolate striped shortbread cookies striped-side down onto a clean surface or baking sheet, ensuring they are arranged neatly for easy assembly.
- Attach chocolate kisses: Use a small amount of chocolate frosting or black decorating gel to pipe a small circle in the center of each cookie; this acts as the glue. Press a Hershey’s Kiss firmly into the center of the frosting on each cookie to form the tip of the witch’s hat.
- Decorate the hat band (optional): If desired, pipe a small ring of frosting around the base of each Hershey’s Kiss to create a hat band. Decorate the band with colored sprinkles or decorating sugar to add extra visual appeal and festive flair.
- Set the cookies: Allow the assembled Witch Hat Cookies to set for at least 15 minutes at room temperature so that the frosting can firm up, ensuring the Kisses are securely attached before serving or storing.
Notes
- For extra flair, use tinted frosting or add a candy bow or mini buckle with colored icing to enhance the witch hat design.
- These cookies are great for Halloween parties and are simple enough for kids to help make, making them a fun family activity.
