How do I make wickedly delicious witch hat cookies?

Brew a spellbinding batch of Witch Hat cookies this Halloween! Easy-to-follow recipe for spooky and scrumptious treats!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make wickedly delicious Witch Hat cookies. Items include: Unsalted Butter Granulated Sugar Eggs Vanilla Extract All-Purpose Flour Baking Soda Salt Chocolate Chips Halloween-themed Sprinkles Chocolate Candy for Buckle

Unsalted Butter 1 cup
Granulated Sugar 1 cup
Eggs 2
Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons
All-Purpose Flour 3 cups
Baking Soda 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Chocolate Chips 1 cup
Halloween-themed Sprinkles As desired
Chocolate Candy for Buckle As needed

Take note
Be careful while handling hot cookies and melted chocolate. Witch Hat cookies may disappear mysteriously if left unattended.

1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Crack in 2 eggs and add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix well. Gradually add 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

2

Shape the cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take out the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand to create a disk shape.

3

Create the Witch Hat shape

Using a butter knife or your fingers, gently mold the sides of each dough disk upwards to form a cone or witch hat shape. Make sure the center of the disk is thicker than the edges. Press down lightly on the tip of each hat to make a small indentation. This will help the chocolate 'buckle' stick later.

4

Bake the cookies

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

5

Decorate with chocolate

Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Dip the bottom rim of each cooled Witch Hat cookie into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined tray. While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle on your favorite Halloween-themed sprinkles or add a small chocolate 'buckle' by pressing a chocolate candy onto the indentation made earlier. Let the chocolate set completely before serving.