Hocus Pocus Cookies
Hocus Pocus Cookies decorated cookies for Halloween are a whimsical and enchanting treat that brings the magic of the season to life. These homemade cookies, shaped like mystical cauldrons, are adorned with bubbly green icing and a touch of aqua icing to spell out the enchanting phrase “hocus pocus” on the front.
Cookie Base:
The foundation of these hocus pocus cookies begins with a carefully crafted sugar cookie dough. The dough, made from a blend of high-quality flour, vanilla, and butter, is mixed to perfection for a tender and buttery flavor. Shaped into cauldrons with a specially designed cookie cutter, these cookies create the perfect canvas for the magical decorations.
Bubbly Green Icing:
The highlight of these cookies is the bubbly green royal icing that cascades down the sides of each cauldron. The lime green hue, reminiscent of a witch’s potion, is achieved using food coloring. The icing is expertly applied to create the illusion of frothy bubbles spilling over the cauldron’s edge, adding an extra layer of magic and charm.
Aqua Icing Lettering:
Delicate aqua-colored royal icing is used to write the spellbinding phrase “hocus pocus” on the front of each cauldron. The aqua hue provides a contrast to the vibrant green, making the words stand out in a bewitching and captivating manner. The lettering is skillfully piped, adding a personalized and whimsical touch to each cookie.
As with any royal icing decoration, allowing each layer to dry thoroughly is essential. This ensures that the bubbly green icing and aqua lettering maintain their distinct shapes and vibrant colors, providing a professional and polished finish.
Detailing:
Attention to detail is key in creating these Hocus Pocus Cookies. The cauldrons may feature additional accents such as small stars, crescent moons, or other magical symbols, all meticulously piped with royal icing. These details contribute to the overall enchantment of the cookies and showcase the baker’s dedication to creating a magical Halloween experience.
Hocus pocus cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
Icing
- 3/4 cups of Warm Water
- 1/3 cup of Meringue Powder
- 2 – 16-ounce bags of Powdered Sugar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Karo Syrup
Instructions
- In the mixing bowl of a Stand Mixer, add the Butter, Sugar, vanilla, and Egg, and blend with the Whisk attachment until smooth, and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, add the Flour, and Salt, and mix well to blend. Add the Flour mixture to the mixing bowl, and mix until blended, and smooth.
- Place a large piece of Parchment paper on the Kitchen Counter, and sprinkle with Flour. Place half of the Cookie dough on the Parchment paper, and with a Floured Rolling Pin, roll the Dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut out cookies using a cauldron cookie cutter and place on cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, or until Cookies begin to turn golden brown around the edges. Remove from the oven to a wire rack, and cool completely.
- In the mixing bowl of a Stand Mixer, place the Warm Water, Meringue Powder, and Karo Syrup, and blend with the Whisk attachment until completely blended and smooth. Add the Powdered Sugar, about 2 cups at a time, and mix on low, until all the Powdered Sugar has been added.
- Scrape down the sides of the Mixing Bowl as needed, and blend until the Icing is smooth and creamy.
- Now comes the fun part – decorating! Color you’re icing the desire colors and get your sprinkles handy! Check out our easy video tutorial below and see first-hand how we decorated each cookie!
