Witch Hat Cookies: The 8 Best Frosting Ideas
These festive Witch Hat Cookies are perfect for Halloween, featuring a classic cookie base topped with creative and delicious frosting designs. Explore 8 different frosting ideas to make your treats truly magical.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
- Piping Bags
- Cookie Cutters (round and pointed or cone shape)
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp Baking powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
Royal Icing/Buttercream Frosting
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25-0.5 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Butter, softened for buttercream
- Food coloring as needed
- Sprinkles / Cookie Decor as needed
Instructions
Cookie Preparation
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, then roll it out and cut into desired cookie shapes, such as circles and triangles to form witch hats.
- Bake cookies at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Transfer baked cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before proceeding with frosting.
Frosting & Decorating
- Prepare your chosen frosting (royal icing or buttercream) by beating powdered sugar with milk and vanilla; add softened butter if making buttercream.
- Divide the prepared frosting into separate bowls and color with food coloring as desired for various witch hat elements.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto the completely cooled cookies to create witch hat designs, then add sprinkles or other edible decorations as desired.
Notes
For best results, ensure cookies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting and smudging. Get creative with food coloring and sprinkles to enhance your witch hat designs!