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No bake Halloween Witch Hat Cookies are quick and easy to assemble and make an adorable edible craft to create with kids.

a couple of witch hat cookies on a white serving tray with a couple pumpkins on the background.
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Our easy Halloween Witch Hat Cookie recipe takes mere minutes to assemble and makes the most adorable Halloween treats you’ll ever hold!

This cute kid-friendly craft features fudge-covered peanut butter cookies, colored frosting, Hershey’s Kisses, and mini M&Ms to create a “costumed” cookie.

When you’re pressed for time and don’t feel like baking, give your Hershey kiss cookies a Halloween twist; they’re the perfect way to dress up dessert and decorate holiday treats with kids.

But, if you don’t mind a few extra steps and want something home made, check out our adorable Halloween Spider Cookies Recipe. They are very easy to make and delicious!

  • Quick and easy to make in minutes.
  • Uses only 5 simple ingredients.
  • Portable and perfectly portioned costumed cookies.
  • Edible snack crafts are perfect for classroom parties or playdates with friends.
  • Perfect for Halloween party dessert platters, gift-giving, or handing out as holiday party favors.

Witch Hat Cookies Ingredients

witch hat cookies ingredients.
  • Fudge-covered cookies – I used Fudge-covered Peanut Butter Filled Cookies to create my witch hats. Other great cookie options include Fudge Covered Oreos, Fudge Stripe cookies (turned upside down so the fudge is facing up), Fudge Covered Nutter Butters, and Grasshoppers. Any flat-based cookie will work, including chocolate chip cookies!
  • White frosting – any brand will work
  • Food coloring
  • Chocolate kisses
  • Mini yellow M&Ms

Substitutions and Additions

  • Create Various Colors. You can make your witch hats with any colored frosting. Make a whole tray of hats with different rings of colors, either matched with the mini M&M buckles or switched up for fun.
  • Customize Your Cookies: You can decorate your desserts with your favorite Halloween candies, sprinkles, icing, candy melts, and chocolate kisses or hugs.

How to Make Witch Hat Cookies

  1. Form The Colored Frosting: Add food coloring to the frosting and mix until the desired color is achieved.
  2. Assemble: Pipe a dollop of frosting in the center of each cookie and top with a chocolate kiss. Add one M&M “buckle” to the outer band of frosting. (Image 2,3 and 4)
    Pro Tip: As you press down, the frosting will create a ring of color slightly larger than the kiss.
  3. Set And Serve: Allow the frosting to set for 15-20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
step-by step photos starting with placing the cookies on the baking tray. adding frosting on top of the cookies. placing the kissed on top of the frosting.

Tips For Making Witch Hat Cookies

  • The number of servings in this recipe will depend on the number of cookies in your packet. I used Great Value Fudge Covered Peanut Butter Filled Cookies containing 18 cookies.
  • You may have leftover frosting depending on how many cookies are in your packet. The frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. Give the frosting a good mix before using it.
  • If you plan to use only one color to decorate your hats, you can buy a tube of pre-colored frosting to make these hats even easier to assemble.

Hosting A Halloween Party

Hosting a Halloween party? Don’t let your witch cookies sit alone — I’ve got the spookiest spread for your dessert table! Check out my delicious Halloween desserts and treats.

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How to Store Witch Hat Cookies

  • To Store: Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best food coloring to use?

I recommend using gel food coloring as you need less product to achieve bright, vibrant colors. Some food colorings can cause an odd aftertaste in frosting, so the less you can use, the better.

Where should I store my cookies?

Ensure the cookies are stored in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight so the chocolate and frosting do not melt. 

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witch hat cookies on a serving tray

Witch Hat Cookies

Author — Jennifer Fishkind
Serves — 18
No bake Witch Hat Cookies are a cute, edible Halloween craft to make with kids.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Set Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 packet fudge-covered cookies
  • 16 ounce tub of white frosting
  • Food coloring
  • 18 Chocolate kisses unwrapped (1 for each cookie)
  • 18 Mini yellow M&Ms (1 for each cookie)

Instructions
 

  • Arrange the cookies in a single layer on a baking tray.
    1 packet fudge-covered cookies
  • Divide the frosting into small bowls, one for each color you plan to use. Add the food coloring to the frosting until the desired color is achieved.
    16 ounce tub of white frosting, Food coloring
  • Add each frosting color to a piping or sandwich bag with the corner cut off. Place a dollop of frosting about the size of a chocolate kiss in the center on top of each cookie.
  • Press one chocolate kiss down into the center of the frosting to create the top of the hat. As you press down, the frosting will create a ring of color slightly larger than the kiss.
    18 Chocolate kisses
  • Add one M&M to the band of frosting on each cookie to create the buckle.
    18 Mini yellow M&Ms
  • Allow the frosting to set for 15-20 minutes before enjoying the witch hats.

Jenn’s Notes

Storage:
Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Tips:
  • The number of servings in this recipe will depend on the number of cookies in your packet. I used Great Value Fudge Covered Peanut Butter Filled Cookies containing 18 cookies.
  • Depending on how many cookies are in your packet, you may have leftover frosting. The frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. Give the frosting a good mix before using it.
  • If you plan to use only one color to decorate your hats, you can buy a tube of pre-colored frosting to make these hats even easier to assemble.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. So cute! And easy! Going to pin to try for my kids’ Halloween party this year! Thanks for sharing!
    -Michelle @TheGraciousWife.com

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  3. What an amazing idea and so easy! We are making these for our Halloween Party this year – for sure! Thanks for sharing this adorable Halloween treat! Pinning!

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  5. These hats are yumminess at it’s best! Who doesn’t love candy kisses and oreos?!? Yummmmm and so fun and festive! Can’t wait to make these for my kiddos!

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