Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the black candy melts according to package directions. Dip the top half of each cooled cookie into the melted candy, letting any excess drip off.
- Place the cookies back on parchment paper and let the candy coating set.
- Use the green and orange decorating gels to draw cauldron shapes and spooky designs on the black candy coating.
Notes
You can add a drop of black food coloring to the cookie dough for a darker cauldron base if desired. Get creative with your cauldron designs!