HALLOWEEN CAT COOKIES RECIPE 2025
HalloweenCat Cookies are delightful treats that add a festive touch to your Halloweencelebrations.
Ingredients
🎃 Halloween Cat Cookie Ingredients
- Make these festive cookies with simple ingredients for a fun and delicious Halloween treat.
🟠 Cookie Base
- Sugar Cookie Mix: One 14-ounce package creates the perfect base for these cute cat cookies.
- Butter: ½ cup 1 stick, softened, for a rich, buttery flavor.
- Egg: One large egg adds structure and texture.
🍫 Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- Butter: ½ cup softened, for a creamy, smooth frosting.
- Shortening: ¼ cup to enhance the texture.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: ½ cup melted, for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Cocoa Powder: ½ cup unsweetened for deep chocolate flavor.
- Powdered Sugar: 2 cups for sweetness and smoothness.
- Milk: 3 tablespoons to adjust consistency.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon for added flavor.
🐾 Cat Face Decorations
- Chocolate Chips: 48 large ones for pointy cat ears.
- Candy Corn: 48 pieces to create the cat's striking eyes.
- Candy-Coated Chocolates: 24 pieces for cute little noses.
- Licorice: Twizzlers or similar cut into 1-inch strips for whiskers.
- These ingredients come together to create adorable delicious cookies perfect for any Halloween celebration.
Instructions
How to Make Halloween Cat Cookies
- Follow these simple steps to create adorable and tasty Halloween cat cookies.
🔥 1. Prep the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
- 🍪 2. Make the Cookie Dough
- In a medium bowl, mix together:
- o 1 package (14 oz) of sugar cookie mix
- o ½ cup softened butter
- o 1 egg
- Stir until the dough is well combined and smooth.
🟡 3. Shape and Bake
- Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
🍫 4. Prepare the Frosting
- Beat together:
- o ½ cup butter (softened)
- o ¼ cup shortening
- Melt ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir into the mixture.
- Add ½ cup cocoa powder, then alternate adding 2 cups powdered sugar and 3 tbsp milk until smooth.
- Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
🐱 5. Assemble the Cat Faces
- Spread 1-2 tbsp of frosting on each cooled cookie.
- Decorate with:
- o Chocolate chips for ears
- o Candy corn for eyes
- o M&Ms (flipped) for noses
- o Licorice strips for whiskers
- Enjoy these fun, festive cookies at your next Halloween gathering! 🎃🐾
Notes
Tips for Success
- Butter Consistency: Ensure the butter is softened, not melted.
- Melt Chocolate Safely: Always microwave chocolate in short bursts and stir between intervals.
- Kid-Friendly: Let kids help with decorating, but pre-count the candies to avoid missing features.