If you’re looking for a quick, fun Halloween sweet, these easy Witch Hat Cookies are the perfect treat!
Made with Oreo cookies, Hershey’s Kisses, and a little melted chocolate, they come together in just minutes. The hardest part of this recipe is unwrapping the Hershey's Kisses!
Whether you’re making a batch for a classroom party or a weekend movie night, these festive witch hat cookies are a Halloween favorite everyone will love.
These cookies are such a fun and festive addition to the Halloween season and are a perfect treat for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to make something sweet and spooky, these festive witch hat cookies are a quick, creative way to celebrate.
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Why You’ll Love These Halloween Witch Hat Cookies
- No baking. These cookies are made in minutes! And, they're so easy to customize with Halloween sprinkles and purple frosting for colorful, festive treats.
- Perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or a spooky movie night. A cute idea that’s so much fun for kids to help decorate.
- Made with just a few simple ingredients like Oreo cookies and Hershey’s Kisses.
Check out my other Halloween Recipes including my Halloween Puppy Chow, Halloween Buttercream Cupcakes and Halloween Oreos. These are all perfect spooky treats for a Halloween Party.
Natalie’s Pro Tip
For the smoothest chocolate, use Ghirardelli melting wafers when making your witch’s hat cookies. If the chocolate starts to thicken while you’re working, just reheat it for a few seconds in the microwave.
I decorated my cookies with a few different sprinkle variations - some large confetti like sprinkles and some nonpareils. I like to use a small bowl to catch the extra sprinkles so that I can put the excess back into the container.
Substitutions and Variations
- Other Cookie Options - You can also use a fudge stripe cookie for the base of the hat if you want a different texture.
- Kiss Choices - Try dark chocolate kisses, milk chocolate, or even peanut butter-flavored Hershey’s Kisses for variety.
- Add some colored frosting - Tint vanilla frosting with purple food coloring or gel food coloring to pipe a colorful band around each hat.
- Sprinkles - Add festive sprinkles or orange and black nonpareils around the top of the hat for a fun touch.
- Candy Melts - Instead of Ghirardelli melting wafers, you can use candy melts to secure the kiss to the cookie.
Ingredients
*For specific ingredient amounts, please scroll down to the recipe card.
How To Make This Halloween Cookie Recipe
Step 1. Prepare the cookies. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange your Oreo cookies (the base of the hat) in a single layer. Unwrap all the Hershey's hugs.
Step 2. Melt the chocolate. In a small bowl, microwave the Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers until smooth.
Step 3. Assemble. You can either dip the tops of the Oreo cookies in the melted chocolate or spoon a small amount of melted chocolate onto the center of the cookie. Then press a Hershey’s Kiss on top to form the witch’s hat shape. Immediately add the sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
Step 4. Set and Serve. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack until the chocolate sets. Then transfer the witch hats to a platter and enjoy!
Notes and FAQs
No need! Just store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight or heat to keep the chocolate from melting.
Yes. These are a great recipe for make-ahead Halloween parties. The cookies hold up beautifully for several days, and the colors stay vibrant.
Stored properly, your Halloween witch hat cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days. If freezing, use a freezer container and separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Witch Hat Cookies
Ingredients
- 60 Oreo Cookies 24.16 ounce party pack
- 10 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
- 60 Hershey's Hugs 10.6 ounce package
- Halloween Sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange your Oreo cookies (the base of the hat) in a single layer. Unwrap all the Hershey's hugs.60 Oreo Cookies, 60 Hershey's Hugs
- In a small bowl, microwave the Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers according to the package directions and stir until smooth.10 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
- You can either dip the tops of the Oreo cookies in the melted chocolate or spoon a small amount of melted chocolate onto the center of the cookie. Then press a Hershey’s Kiss on top to form the witch’s hat shape. Immediately add the sprinkles before the chocolate sets.Halloween Sprinkles
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack until the chocolate sets. Then transfer the witch hats to a platter and enjoy!
Notes
Storage and Freezing Tips
Once your cookies are fully set, store them in an airtight container lined with parchment paper or plastic wrap between layers. Keep them at room temperature in a cool place for up to 5 days.
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