Best 3 Halloween Cat Cookies Recipes

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Calling all cat lovers and cookie enthusiasts, these Halloween cat cookies are the purr-fect holiday treat! These adorable feline-shaped delights are not only easy to make but also a feast for the eyes. With just a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a platter of these cute cookies that are sure to be the highlight of any Halloween party or gathering.

This article presents two variations of these cat cookies: one decorated with a classic black cat design and the other featuring a playful ghost cat design. Both versions have step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your cat cookies turn out spook-tacular. The recipes also include variations for gluten-free and vegan options, making them accessible to everyone.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these Halloween cat cookies are a great project to try. They're perfect for kids' activities, as the decorating process offers plenty of opportunities for creativity and fun. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's bake some magical cat cookies that will surely be a hit!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HALLOWEEN BLACK CAT COOKIES



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I show my students how to make these cookies every Halloween. They usually want to eat them all on the spot! -Tricia Bibb, Hartselle, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chunky peanut butter
2 eggs
1/3 cup water
1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
Sugar
90 M&M's minis (about 2 tablespoons)
60 pieces black licorice (3/4 inch)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, eggs and water until blended. Gradually beat in cake mix., Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Pinch top of cookie to form ears., Bake 10-12 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from oven; immediately press on M&M's for eyes and noses. Insert licorice for whiskers. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

HALLOWEEN CAT COOKIES



Halloween Cat Cookies image

Trick-or-treaters of all ages will gobble up these adorable cookies. The tasty treats can be served as a swift after-school snack, an appealing addition to a fall bake sale, or a quick contribution to a classroom celebration or ghoulish get-together.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
54 pieces candy corn
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
Red shoestring licorice, cut into 1-3/8-inch pieces
9 thin chocolate wafer (2-1/4 inch diameter), quartered

Steps:

  • Bake cookies according to package directions. Cool on a wire racks. , Cut off yellow tips from 18 pieces of candy corn (discard orange and white portion or save for another use). Frost cookies with chocolate frosting. , Immediately decorate with two whole candy corns for eyes, a yellow candy corn tip for nose, six licorice pieces for whiskers and two wafer quarters for ears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HALLOWEEN CAT COOKIES



Halloween Cat Cookies image

Halloween cat cookies complete with coconut whiskers make for an easy decorating project for kids, and a fun treat for a themed party!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (3 oz) Jell-O™ orange-flavored gelatin
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy dark chocolate frosting (from 16-oz container)
40 green mini candy-coated milk chocolate candies
10 orange mini candy-coated milk chocolate candies, cut in half
About 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (120 shreds)
1 pouch (7 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cookie Icing red icing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, salt and gelatin; set aside. In separate medium bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat until blended. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk on low speed, half of each at a time, until soft dough forms. Stir in orange peel.
  • Onto lined cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely before decorating.
  • To Decorate Cookies: Into 1-pint resealable food-storage plastic bag, add chocolate frosting; reseal bag. Cut 1/8-inch opening diagonally across bottom corner of bag. Pipe cat face onto center of cookies, smoothing out frosting with small spatula as necessary. For each cookie, press into frosting 2 green milk chocolate candies for eyes, 1 orange milk chocolate candy half for nose and 6 coconut shreds for whiskers. Using chocolate frosting, pipe thin line down center of green candies, creating pupils for eyes. Using red icing, pipe on mouth. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can spoon the icing onto the cookies or spread it with a butter knife.
  • To make the cat's whiskers, you can use licorice whips or thin pretzels.
  • If you're having trouble getting the ears to stick to the cookies, you can use a little bit of icing to help them adhere.
  • To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.

Conclusion:

These Halloween Cat Cookies are a fun and easy treat to make with your family and friends. They're perfect for Halloween parties or as a special treat for your kids. With their adorable cat shapes and festive Halloween decorations, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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