3 Ingredient Halloween Cookie Cups - spookily easy recipe

Making Easy Halloween Treats

As a busy parent, I know how hard it can be to find the time to make homemade Halloween treats from scratch for our kids and their friends. While it's fun to hand out creative, spooky treats, it seems like you need an advanced baking degree and endless hours in the kitchen.

But guess what? There's a quick bake solution so you can be the Halloween hero your kids want you to be. With just three simple ingredients - frozen chocolate cookie dough, ghost marshmallows, and frosting with sprinkles - you can pull together adorable, spooky cookie cups in no time at all. No lengthy prep, no complicated decorating, just simple assembly, quick baking and decorating.

These treats are so quick, and cute, I bet you'll make them for gatherings, school events, and cookie swaps too. Not only are they impressive enough to share with other parents and kids, but they are also dangerously delicious. Let's get started on how to make these showstopping (though effortless) Halloween cookie cups!

Frozen Cookie Dough

Frozen cookie dough offers several benefits that make it an ideal base for easy Halloween treats. The convenience factor of using pre-made dough cannot be overstated for our busy lives! Simply purchase a bag of frozen cookie dough from the frozen treat aisle at your nearby grocery store and you have cookie dough ready to scoop and bake whenever the craving strikes (FYI – frozen cookie dough lasts way longer than the refrigerated dough, so it is truly a great ingredient to always have on hand in your freezer!)

Frozen dough also saves a tremendous amount of time compared to making homemade dough from scratch. There's no need to measure ingredients, cream butter and sugar, or chill the dough. You skip straight to the best part - shaping and baking warm cookies! And if you purchase ReeRee’s Artisan Cookie Dough it is almost as if you made it at home and froze it, because ReeRee’s Cookie Dough is made from simple Non-GMO ingredients that are found in any pantry or fridge, but then the dough is elevated with artisan chocolates, real roasted peanuts and gourmet raisins, tasting as though you bought it at a high-end bake shop!

Consistency is another advantage of working with frozen dough. Each cookie batch contains the precise ratio of ingredients for reliable results. The chilled dough keeps its shape for perfectly rounded cookies every time. No more wondering if your scratch dough is too dry, too sticky, or overmixed. With frozen dough, ideal texture and flavor are guaranteed batch after batch.

So you see, the convenience, time-saving ability, and consistency of frozen cookie dough make it the perfect choice for whipping up quick and easy Halloween treats.

Halloween Cookie Cups Recipe

Making these Halloween Cookie Cups is simple with just a few ingredients and tools. Here's what you'll need:

**Ingredients:** - 1 Batch

- 1 package (8 oz) ReeRee’s Frozen Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

- Store-bought frosting in the color of your choice

- Orange, black, and green sprinkles for decorating (or buy frosting with sprinkles included in the lid!)

- 6 Ghost marshmallows (1 pack of Ghost Marshmallows)

**Tools:**

- Muffin tin

- Cooking spray

- Spoon

- Spatula

- Toothpicks

The key is using high quality frozen ready-to-bake chocolate chip cookie dough, which allows you to skip several steps like creaming butter and sugar or chilling dough all while tasting homemade. This cuts down on time and effort so you can whip up these cookie cups with just 3 main ingredients.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This easy recipe only requires a few simple steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin pan with liners or spray to prevent cups from sticking.

2. Distribute frozen cookie dough scoops into the muffin cups.

3. Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.

4. Cool completely before carefully removing from pan.

5. Spread the frosting over the cooled cookies with a spatula.

6. Dip into sprinkles.

7. Stick toothpicks halfway into ghost marshmallows and stick into frosted cookie cups.

Step-by-step video Instructions

Halloween Cookie Cups Step by Step Video

The key is to not overbake, as you want the cookie cups to remain slightly soft to support the Ghost Marshmallows. With just a few easy steps, you'll have a batch of cute and delicious Halloween cookie cups ready to enjoy!

Decorating Ideas

When it comes to decorating these Halloween Cookie Cups, let your creativity run wild! Here are some fun ways to customize the look of your treats:

Icing

- Pipe orange, black, or purple icing on top in a swirl or other fun design.

- Use store-bought frosting tubs to quickly decorate.

- Make your own icing from powdered sugar and milk or water. Add food coloring as desired.

- Draw jack-o-lantern faces, spiders, or ghosts with an icing bag fitted with a small round tip.

Sprinkles & Candy

- Use Halloween sprinkles in orange and black.

- Add spider web designs with white icing and black sanding sugar.

- Place candy corn sprinkles strategically to form pumpkins or ghosts.

- Crush chocolate cookies and use the crumbs to create a spooky "dirt" topping.

Other Fun Add-Ins

- Top with marshmallow eyeballs for a creepy effect instead of sprinkles.

- Add gummy worms, spiders, or bugs crawling out of the cup.

- Decorate with other spooky marshmallow characters instead of ghosts

Let your imagination run wild when decorating these easy Halloween treats! The options are endless for customizing them to match the season or occasion.

Serving Suggestions

These Halloween Cookie Cups are perfect for festive gatherings and parties. Consider serving them in a variety of fun ways:

- Display the cookie cups on a tiered Halloween party platter. Alternate between colors or fillings to create a spooky and delicious display.

- Package the cookie cups in cellophane bags tied with ribbon to give out as Halloween party favors or gifts. Kids will love taking these home.

- For a Halloween-themed dessert table or buffet, arrange the cookie cups on black platters or cake stands. Scatter candy corn, sprinkles, or other decorations around the platters for an extra festive touch.

- For an over-the-top presentation, serve the cookie cups in a hollowed-out pumpkin! Cut the top off a medium pumpkin, scrape out the insides, and fill with your finished cookie cups.

- Set up a Halloween cookie cup decorating station so guests can customize their own. Provide various toppings like sprinkles, nuts, candy corns, etc.

However you choose to serve them up, these Halloween Cookie Cups are sure to be a huge hit at your next party or event. Get creative with your presentation and delight everyone with this simple yet showstopping treat!

Storage Tips

Properly storing leftover Halloween Cookie Cups ensures they stay fresh and delicious. Here are some tips:

- Store cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. The cookie cups will retain their texture best at room temp.

- Cookie cups with cream cheese frosting or fillings should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The colder temp will help preserve the frosting or filling.

- For the best flavor, serve cookie cups at room temp after refrigerating. Let sit out for 15-30 minutes before serving.

- When storing cookie cups with decorations like sprinkles or candy, separate any items that may bleed color or melt. Add those items back right before serving.

Proper storage keeps these frozen cookie dough treats fresh and ready to enjoy! Follow these tips and your Halloween Cookie Cups will be ready to delight your guests.

In Summary: you don’t have to make it all from scratch!

Looking for a fast, fun, and delicious Halloween treat? These Halloween Cookie Cups are made with frozen chocolate chip cookie dough that delivers on all fronts.

With just 3 simple ingredients - frozen cookie dough, frosting jar with sprinkles, and ghost marshmallows - you can whip up a batch of these spooky and tasty treats in no time. Kids and adults alike will love the sweet chocolate cookie combined with the festive marshmallow ghosts. Serve these cookie cups chilled or at room temperature for the perfect bite-sized Halloween dessert.

If you’re looking for more fun frozen cookie dough recipe ideas or ReeRee’s original cookie dough recipes, be sure to check our recipes section.

With this easy recipe, you can impress your guests without spending all night in the kitchen. Have a happy and safe Halloween!