Best Witch Hat Halloween (Printable Version)
Delight in peanut butter cookies shaped like witch hats, decorated with purple sugar and chocolate centers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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1 large egg
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3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Purple gel food coloring, amount as needed
→ Decoration
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Halloween sprinkles or purple sanding sugar
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33 chocolate kisses or Hugs candies, unwrapped
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt in a large bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
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Using an electric mixer, cream softened unsalted butter and white sugar for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Incorporate the egg fully.
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Mix in smooth peanut butter and vanilla extract thoroughly, scraping down sides as necessary.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until dough forms evenly. Incorporate purple gel food coloring incrementally until desired hue is reached, finishing mixing by hand for uniform color.
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Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, portion dough into mounds on a parchment-lined sheet tray, spacing close but not touching. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight to firm up.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line new sheet trays with parchment paper. Place sprinkles or sanding sugar into a small bowl for coating.
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Roll chilled dough mounds into smooth balls, coat completely with sprinkles or sanding sugar, and place on prepared trays spaced 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until cookies are puffed and slightly cracking on top, aiming to avoid overbaking for a soft interior.
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Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes. While warm, gently press a chocolate kiss or Hug candy into the center of each cookie until secured.
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Transfer the cookie tray to the freezer for 10 minutes to prevent melting. Afterward, move cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.
# Additional Notes:
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Chilling the dough is critical to prevent spreading and ensures cookies maintain a thick, soft texture.