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Grim Reapers for Halloween Cupcakes

Grim Reapers for Halloween Cupcakes

Adorable chocolate cupcakes topped with marshmallow ghosts, perfect for Halloween celebrations!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • Cupcake liners
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Piping bag
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces Peeps Marshmallow Ghosts
  • 1 can Wilton Black Color Mist
  • 1/4 cup bright green or white candy melts
  • 12 pieces chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
  • as needed bones sprinkles
  • as needed fall leaves sprinkles
  • as needed icing for adhering marshmallow skulls

Instructions
 

  • Start by separating the Peeps marshmallow ghosts and placing them on parchment paper.
  • Put on disposable gloves and mist the marshmallow ghosts with Wilton Black Color Mist until fully coated.
  • Melt the bright green or white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short intervals until smooth.
  • Fill the molds with melted candy melts to create the Grim Reaper faces and refrigerate until hardened.
  • Once the marshmallow ghosts are dry and the candy melts are set, attach the candy skulls to the ghosts using icing.
  • Insert the Grim Reapers into the frosted chocolate cupcakes and decorate with bones and fall leaves sprinkles.

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Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keyword Halloween Treat