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DunkaBoos Halloween Cookie Dippers

by | Oct 27, 2023 | Halloween, Recipe

DunkaBoos Halloween Cookie Dippers

DunkaBoos Halloween Cookie Dippers

Indulge your 1990’s nostalgia with this frighteningly fabulous Dunkaroo dupe!

I give you……. DunkaBoos!

This spooky take on that favorite crispy cookie and creamy frosting dip is relatively easy, has great visual appeal, and are quite frankly, aGOREable!  They are much quicker than hand piping and decorating individual cookies, give the same festive feel, and are great for classroom parties, favors, and Halloween get-togethers.

Package them in little plastic treat bags with our cute downloadable tags for personalized party favors or serve them on a spooky tray with a frosting dipper on the side for an instant party hit.

You will need:

• Halloween cookie cutter plungers.  I got these cute 2-inch ones here.  They are super cute and the perfect size.
• WHITE canned frosting
• Food coloring (I use gel for the most vibrant, saturated colors)
• Halloween sprinkles
• Your favorite sugar cut out cookie dough.  It is important to use a recipe that DOES NOT contain baking powder.  Cut and bake or premade dough will not work because it contains baking soda and other additives, which make the cookies puff and spread, causing the stamped detail to blur or disappear as they bake.  For a perfect recipe for cut-out cookie dough that doesn't spread, try this one.

Optional:
• plastic treat bags
• plastic sauce cups with lids (think jello shots?)
• festive tags (use our free printable ones available here)

Step 1: Get ready

Roll dough to ¼ inch between 2 pieces of parchment paper.  Refrigerate for one hour before cutting.

Rolling dough
Rolled dough

Step 2: Get set

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.  In my kitchen, precut parchment paper sheets are a must have.   No worries about sticking, and they cut down on the clean up.   Dip cookie cutter plunger into a small bowl of flour before every cut.  Cut and push the plunger to emboss the design on the dough. The flour should keep them from sticking, but don't worry if they stay inside the cutter when you lift.  Just hold it above the cookie sheet and push the plunger lightly to release.   Move cut cookies to parchment lined baking sheet.  Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes.  For a softer cookie, remove from oven just before the edges turn brown. Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes before moving to cooling rack.

Step 3: Get Frosty

Make your own cookie frosting or start with a can of store bought.  I used WHITE frosting because the colors are brighter.  Cream Cheese and Vanilla Frostings will result in a duller, yellower dip.

Use food coloring or color gel to color your frosting.  I divided my white frosting into three bowls and colored each a different haunting hue.

Step 4: Get giving!

For packaged cookies as treats and favors for ghosts and hosts:  Fill a small disposable condiment cup with colored frosting, sprinkle generously with…..sprinkles!   Apply the lid, put the frosting and about 5-6 cookies in a 6 x 10 inch food safe cellophane treat bag, and tie together with tag (download here) and ribbon.  

For a cookie display to make all the ghouls and goblins green: fill a small bowl with frosting and arrange cookies on a tray around it.  Take to the  party and become everyone’s favorite!