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Graveyard-Cupcakes-Recipe

Graveyard Cupcakes

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

Description

These Graveyard Cupcakes are a delightful treat, featuring rich chocolate cupcakes topped with crushed Oreos, gummy worms, and festive candies, making them an ideal choice for Halloween or any festive gathering.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare chocolate cupcakes following the package instructions and let them cool completely.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder to your mixture until well blended and creamy.
  4. Use the frosting to top the cooled chocolate cupcakes generously.
  5. Sprinkle the crushed Oreos on top of the frosting to create a 'dirt' effect.
  6. Insert a milano cookie into each cupcake to resemble a tombstone.
  7. Decorate with gummy worms and Halloween-themed candies for a spooky garnish.

Notes

For better decoration, use gel for a more intense color of the frosting.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container to keep them fresh longer.
Feel free to customize with seasonal candies.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg