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Graveyard-Cupcakes-Recipe

Graveyard Cupcakes

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  • Author: Peter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts & Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Graveyard Cupcakes are a fun and delicious treat, perfect for Halloween gatherings. Made with rich chocolate cupcakes and topped with crushed Oreos and gummy worms, they are easy to prepare and sure to delight everyone.


Ingredients

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  • 24 prepared chocolate cupcakes
  • 36 regular oreo cookies, cream included, crushed
  • 24 regular milano cookies
  • 5 tablespoons black frosting
  • 24 gummy worms
  • 48 small halloween themed candies, candy pumpkins, bones, or cats
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 3½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare chocolate cupcakes according to the package instructions and let them cool completely.
  2. In a bowl, mix the butter, vanilla extract, and milk until creamy.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, stirring until well combined.
  4. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the frosting mixture using a spatula or piping bag.
  5. Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies on top of the frosted cupcakes to create a dirt effect.
  6. Insert a milano cookie into each cupcake to resemble a tombstone.
  7. Add gummy worms and Halloween-themed candies for decoration.

Notes

Make sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
Feel free to vary the Halloween candies based on personal preferences.
For extra fun, let kids decorate their own cupcakes with various candies.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg