Perfect Witch Hat Cookies with Dark Chocolate Ganache
These festive witch hat cookies combine crunchy chocolate wafer cookies with a silky dark chocolate ganache and playful candy decorations, perfect for Halloween or any cozy fall gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 chocolate wafer cookies (e.g., Keebler Fudge Stripes)
- 8 ounces (225 grams) dark chocolate (70% cocoa recommended)
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- Candy melts or colored candies (red, orange, or green) for hatbands
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and arrange chocolate wafer cookies in rows.
- Heat ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (3–4 minutes). Remove from heat immediately.
- Chop 8 ounces (225 grams) dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes without stirring.
- Whisk the cream and chocolate together gently until smooth and glossy. Add 2 tablespoons (28 grams) softened unsalted butter and whisk until fully incorporated. Add a pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Let the ganache cool for 5–10 minutes until thickened but still pourable.
- Dollop ganache onto the center of each chocolate wafer cookie using a spoon or piping bag, then place a candy-coated chocolate or candy melt ‘hatband’ on top. Press lightly to secure.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to let the ganache firm up.
- Optional: Drizzle melted white chocolate over the hats or sprinkle with edible glitter for decoration.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients to prevent ganache from seizing. Chop chocolate finely for even melting. Let ganache cool to avoid melting cookies. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. Warm ganache gently if grainy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 2
Keywords: witch hat cookies, Halloween cookies, dark chocolate ganache, easy cookies, festive treats, chocolate wafer cookies, candy decorations