Easy Witch Hat Cupcakes for a Spooktacular Halloween Treat

Delight in these Easy Witch Hat Cupcakes that bring a festive touch to Halloween with simple ingredients and whimsical designs.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Cupcake Ingredients

1 box Chocolate Cupcake Mix Use your favorite brand, gluten-free if needed.
3 large Eggs Replace with applesauce for a vegan version.
1 cup Water Add coffee for enhanced flavor.

Frosting Ingredients

1 container Chocolate Fudge Frosting Consider cream cheese frosting for a tangy twist.

Witch Hat Ingredients

12 cookies Oreos Or other crunchy cookies for variety.
12 pieces Candy Kisses Small, pointy candies work well.
1 cup Green or Purple Candy Melts For decorating the hats.

Equipment

Muffin tin
Piping Bag

Method

Cupcake Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare chocolate cupcake mix according to package instructions, fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full, and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Frosting Preparation

Make chocolate fudge frosting using store-bought or mix softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.

Assembly

Top cooled cupcakes with an Oreo as the witch hat base, secure a chocolate kiss on top using a dollop of frosting.

Decoration

Melt green or purple candy melts and drizzle over the witch hats for decoration.

Serving

Arrange the decorated cupcakes on a spooky-themed platter and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting. Experiment with different candies and cookies for variety.

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