Witching Hour Cut-Outs Recipe

Name: Witching Hour Cut-Outs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 Land O Lakes Egg; 1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 2 to 3 tablespoons milk; Food color, if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 Land O Lakes Egg
1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Food color, if desired

1
Combine 1 cup butter and sugar in bowl; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
2
Add 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and egg; continue beating until well mixed.
3
Add melted chocolate; mix well.
4
Add flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5
Divide dough in half.
6
Shape each half into a ball; flatten slightly.
7
Wrap each in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
8
Heat oven to 350F.
9
Roll out dough, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
10
Cut with floured 2 1/4- to 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter.
11
Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
12
Cut out center of half of cookies with Halloween-shaped mini-sized (about 1-inch) cookie cutters.
13
Bake 8-11 minutes or until set.
14
Immediately remove from cookie sheets.
15
Cool completely.
16
Combine all filling ingredients except milk and food color in bowl.
17
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often and gradually adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency.
18
Add food color, if desired.
19
Spread 2 teaspoons filling onto bottom of 1 cookie; top with cut-out cookie, bottom-side down.
20
Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.

1835

kcal

Calories

Fat

262

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Witching Hour Cut-Outs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Witching Hour Cut-Outs

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