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Black Cat Cookies

Irresistible Black Cat Cookies for a Spooktacular Treat

These Black Cat Cookies are festive treats perfect for Halloween, combining soft chocolatey cookies with whimsical decorations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Reduce if using a 13.25 ounce mix
  • 1 teaspoon Black Food Coloring Optional
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Black Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1-3 tablespoons Milk As needed for consistency
For Decorating
  • 1 cup Green or Yellow M&Ms For cat's eyes
  • 1 each Black Edible Marker
  • 1 cup Large Heart-Shaped Sprinkles For cat's nose
  • 1 cup Black Licorice For whiskers, optional
  • 2 bars Hershey's Chocolate Bars Cut into triangles for ears

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine Devil's Food cake mix, eggs, and canola oil. Stir until smooth, adding food coloring if desired.
  3. Scoop dough into balls of about 1½ tablespoons each, spacing them on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set. Let cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. In another bowl, beat softened butter, gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth, adjusting with milk.
  6. Once cooled, spread frosting over each cookie evenly.
  7. Decorate the cookies with M&Ms for eyes, heart sprinkles for noses, and licorice for whiskers. Use chocolate pieces for ears.
  8. Allow frosting to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cookies cool completely before frosting. Feel free to experiment with decorations and enjoy fun baking sessions with family!

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