Description
Soft, cocoa-rich cake cookies sandwiched with a fluffy, vibrant orange cream cheese frosting. A festive and kid-friendly treat perfect for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Orange gel food coloring
- Candy eyes and sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together 1 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon portions onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter together, then mix in powdered sugar and orange coloring until stiff.
- Pipe filling onto one cake and top with another cake. Decorate with eyes and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American