There’s something magical about Halloween baking. The chill in the air, pumpkins on porches, and the excitement of costumes create the perfect backdrop for whipping up fun, spooky treats. These Witch Hat Halloween Cookies are whimsical, colorful, and downright delicious. They start with soft sugar cookies as the base, topped with a swirl of bright purple frosting and a chocolate candy kiss transformed into a witch hat. Add sprinkles, candy accents, and a drizzle of colored icing, and suddenly you’ve got a tray of festive cookies that look like they flew straight out of a Halloween fairy tale.

Whether you’re hosting a costume party, sending treats to school, or just enjoying a cozy night in with spooky movies, these cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles. And the best part? They’re easy to make, even with kids helping in the kitchen.

Ingredients

1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough (or homemade sugar cookie dough)
1 cup purple frosting (store-bought or homemade buttercream, tinted with purple gel food coloring)
24 chocolate kisses (unwrapped)
½ cup candy melts (orange or white, for drizzle)
½ cup assorted Halloween sprinkles
Small round candies (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

Bake the cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice cookie dough and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
Frost the base: Spread or pipe a generous swirl of purple frosting onto each cooled cookie. This will be the “brim” of the witch hat.
Add the hat: Press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each frosted cookie to form the hat’s peak.
Decorate: Drizzle melted orange or white candy melts over the hat to add stripes. Immediately sprinkle with colorful Halloween sprinkles.
Add finishing touches: Place small round candies (like mini marshmallows or candy pearls) around the brim for extra fun detail.
Set and serve: Allow candy drizzle to set before serving. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

The Magic of These Cookies

Part of what makes these cookies so special is their interactive design. Children love helping decorate them, choosing their own sprinkle colors, and “painting” the hats with drizzles of candy melts. They’re also a wonderful make-ahead option—bake the sugar cookies a day early, then have a decorating station ready for family or party guests.

Pair these cookies with mugs of hot cocoa or apple cider for the ultimate fall evening treat. They also make adorable party favors—just wrap them individually in clear treat bags with a ribbon and hand them out at your Halloween bash.

And don’t forget: the colors can be customized! If purple isn’t your vibe, try green, orange, or even black frosting for a wickedly cool look.