Create a festive and fun Halloween cookie cake using refrigerated sugar cookie dough, Halloween sprinkles, and place-and-bake cookies for an easy spooky treat. This simple recipe is perfect for adding a sweet touch to your Halloween celebrations!
Looking for a sweet and simple dessert to add some Halloween magic to your celebrations? Look no further than this fun and easy Halloween Cookie Cake!
I recently made a football cookie cake and it was SUCH a hit with my kids, they were begging me to make a Halloween version!
Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party or just want to surprise your family with a seasonal treat, this cookie cake is sure to bring smiles and a touch of Halloween magic.
How to Make Your Halloween Cookie Cake
This Halloween Cookie Cake is not only delicious but also super easy to make. With just a few ingredients, you can create a festive dessert that’s perfect for any Halloween celebration.
Ingredients:
- Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough
- Place-and-Bake Halloween Cookies (look for pumpkins, ghosts, or bats!)
- Halloween Sprinkles
- Black Cookie Icing (microwaved for 15 seconds to create a drippy effect)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
STEP 1: Spray the pan
Start by spraying your pan so the cookies don’t stick. I suggest a springform pan (aka cheesecake pan) for easiest removal.
STEP 2: Press the Dough
Press the sugar cookie dough into the bottom of a round cake pan. Push until it becomes one giant cookie.
My kids loved doing this!
STEP 3: Add Sprinkles
Before baking, generously sprinkle your Halloween-themed sprinkles over the sugar cookie layer to add a pop of festive color.
You could also do chocolate chips, M&Ms, or reeses pieces! Whatever you like!
STEP 4: Top with Halloween Cookies
Place the ready-to-bake Halloween cookies on top, gently pressing them into the dough.
STEP 5: Bake
Bake your cookie cake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
STEP 6: Cool Completely
Let the cookie cake cool completely before decorating or before removing from the pan.
STEP 7: Decorate
Here’s where the spooky fun really begins! Use the black cookie icing to create a border around the edge of the cake for an eerie effect.
I microwaved my icing for 15 seconds so it was warm and runny and dripped down the sides of the cake in a creepy way!
You can also add extra sprinkles or even more Halloween-themed decorations to make it extra festive.
This Halloween Cookie Cake is sure to be a hit at any spooky celebration. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, trick-or-treating at home, or simply enjoying the holiday, this easy-to-make dessert will add a festive and fun vibe to your gathering.
Grab your sugar cookie dough, Halloween cookies, and spooky decorations, and get ready to make Halloween a little sweeter with this festive cookie cake. It’s simple, delicious, and the perfect addition to your Halloween fun!
Video tutorial
Prefer to watch? Click here or on the image below to see the video tutorial!
More Halloween ideas:
- Toddler + preschooler boo basket ideas
- You’ve been booed free printable & basket ideas
- Halloween sensory bin ideas
- Pumpkin wash fall sensory bin for kids
- Halloween scavenger hunt for kids
- Spider themed activity ideas
- Ghost themed activity ideas
- Monster treats for kids
- Spider treats for kids
- Easy DIY Halloween gift ideas
- Candy-free halloween treat ideas
- Halloween breakfast ideas
Thanks for reading!
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