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Joyful family celebrating Halloween, eating Spooky Skeleton Cupcakes, with a boy in a skeleton costume and festive decorations.

Spooky Skeleton Cupcakes: Easy Halloween Treat Recipe

These spooky skeleton cupcakes are an easy and fun Halloween treat perfect for any party. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a ghoulishly delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Kitchen Knife

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 dozen Vanilla or Chocolate Cupcakes pre-made, in silver, black, or white liners
  • 1 jar White Frosting
  • 12 Black-Coated Chocolate Morsels
  • 12 Mini Chocolate Cookies about the size of a quarter
  • 1 long strip Black Licorice
  • 18 White Jellybeans

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Cut licorice into approximately one-centimeter pieces to create 24 nose cavities.
  • Halve white jellybeans lengthwise to form teeth, with adult supervision for children.
  • Evenly frost the top of a cupcake, striving for a flat surface.
  • Position a chocolate morsel near the top for the left eye, and a mini chocolate cookie beside it for the right eye.
  • Place two licorice pieces vertically below the eyes, then arrange three jellybean halves near the cupcake's edge for teeth.
  • Repeat the frosting and decorating process for all remaining cupcakes.

Notes

This fun and easy Halloween treat is suitable for involving older children, especially with adult supervision for cutting the licorice and jellybeans. Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting for the best results, and have paper towels handy for easy cleanup.