Halloween Witch Cookies Recipe

Halloween parties need fun, spooky, and delicious treats that are easy to make—these Halloween Witch Cookies check all the boxes! Using simple store-bought ingredients like chocolate wafers and Hershey’s Kisses, these cookies create adorable edible witch hats that kids and adults love. No baking skills required, just a little creativity and some festive sprinkles.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

• No baking required: Just assemble and decorate.
• Perfect for parties: Great for school or Halloween gatherings.
• Kid-approved: Let little helpers join the decorating fun.
• Festive and versatile: Customize colors to fit your theme.

Ingredients

• 24 chocolate wafer cookies
• 24 Hershey’s Kisses (unwrapped)
• 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
• Orange or green colored frosting (optional, for detail)
• Halloween-themed sprinkles or edible glitter
• Mini candy decorations (optional for extra flair)

Instructions

1. Prepare Frosting: Spoon chocolate frosting into a piping bag or use a small offset spatula.
2. Attach Kisses: Pipe a small dollop of frosting in the center of each chocolate wafer cookie. Press a Hershey’s Kiss onto the frosting to form a witch hat.
3. Decorate Hat Rims: Pipe colored frosting around the base of each Kiss to form a decorative band.
4. Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles or edible glitter along the frosting band.
5. Optional Candy Detail: Use mini candy decorations (like stars or pumpkins) for extra fun.
6. Let Set: Place cookies on a tray and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes for the frosting to firm up.
7. Serve: Arrange on a festive platter for your Halloween celebration.

Tips & Variations

• Flavor twist: Use peanut butter cups instead of Kisses for a different shape.
• Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance; store in an airtight container.
• Colorful bands: Use different colored frosting for variety (purple, green, orange).
• Vegan option: Choose dairy-free chocolate and frosting.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these witch cookies alongside pumpkin cupcakes, caramel apples, or a spooky punch for a full Halloween spread. Pair them with a cauldron-themed centerpiece for an Instagram-worthy dessert table.

Halloween Witch Cookies

Adorable no-bake witch hat cookies made with chocolate wafers, Hershey’s Kisses, frosting, and sprinkles—perfect for Halloween parties.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Halloween

Calories: 110

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Cookies

• 24 chocolate wafer cookies
• 24 Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped
• 1 cup chocolate frosting
• Orange or green colored frosting optional
• Halloween-themed sprinkles or edible glitter
• Mini candy decorations optional

Equipment

• Piping bag or spatula
• Tray

Method

 

1. Pipe chocolate frosting onto the center of each chocolate wafer cookie.
2. Press a Hershey’s Kiss into the frosting to form a witch hat.
3. Pipe colored frosting around the base of each Kiss for a decorative band.
4. Decorate with Halloween sprinkles or edible glitter.
5. Add optional mini candy decorations for extra detail.
6. Refrigerate cookies for 15–20 minutes to set frosting.
7. Serve on a festive platter for Halloween celebrations.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutritional Info (Approx. per cookie)

• Calories: 110
• Carbs: 15g
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 1g
• Sodium: 60mg