Candy Corn Mug Sitter Cookies

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Candy Corn Mug Sitter Cookies – The Perfect Halloween Treat!

Looking for a fun and festive way to elevate your Halloween treats? These Candy Corn Mug Sitter Cookies are the answer! Not only are they delicious, but they’re also an adorable addition to any cup of hot chocolate, tea, or coffee. With their bright, vibrant colors and signature candy corn shape, they’ll instantly bring a smile to your face as they perch on the rim of your mug.

These cookies start with a classic sugar cookie base—soft and buttery, with a light vanilla flavor. The dough is easy to work with, making it ideal for cutting out fun shapes like candy corn. But what really makes these cookies stand out is the decorating. Using royal icing, you can create the classic candy corn color pattern with ease, and the icing hardens beautifully, giving your cookies a polished look. Whether you’re serving them to guests at a fall gathering or enjoying them during a cozy night in, they make a stunning (and tasty) statement.

Ingredients:

For the Sugar Cookies:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Royal Icing:

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons meringue powder
• 4-5 tablespoons water
• Gel food coloring (orange, yellow)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
   • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cut and Shape the Cookies:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
   • Using a candy corn-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the shapes. For each cookie, use a knife or a small cookie cutter to cut a small slit on the bottom (wide) part of the candy corn shape, large enough to fit over the edge of a mug.
   • Transfer the cookies to a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
3. Decorate with Royal Icing:
   • Prepare the royal icing by beating together powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth. Divide the icing into three bowls: one for white, one for orange, and one for yellow.
   • Color the icing with gel food coloring to get the orange and yellow shades needed for candy corn. Spoon the icing into piping bags.
   • Decorate the cookies by piping the traditional candy corn pattern: white at the top, orange in the middle, and yellow at the bottom. Let the icing set completely before handling.
4. Serve:
   • Once the icing is set, hang the cookies on the edge of mugs filled with your favorite warm drink. For an extra festive touch, serve with Candy Corn White Hot Chocolate.

The best part? These cookies aren’t just for show. The slit cut into the bottom allows them to hang perfectly on the edge of your mug, adding a festive touch to your drink of choice. And speaking of drinks, why not go all out and pair them with a mug of Candy Corn White Hot Chocolate? It’s a creamy, dreamy blend of white chocolate and a hint of vanilla, with the option to add candy corn flavor for an extra seasonal boost.

This combination of Candy Corn Mug Sitter Cookies and Candy Corn White Hot Chocolate is the ultimate Halloween treat. They’re perfect for sharing with friends and family, or just for enjoying yourself as you snuggle up with a blanket and a good movie on a chilly fall evening. Plus, these cookies are an excellent way to get creative in the kitchen and celebrate the spooky season in style!