Happy Halloween, y’all! Since it’s one of my favorite holidays, I wanted to share these super spooky graveyard cupcakes with you. These would be perfect for any parties you’re hosting or attending this weekend, and are also great for digging in (pun intended!) at home! This post contains affiliate links, and I may make a percentage of any sales made through these links, without any extra cost to you.
Graveyard Cupcakes
These graveyard cupcakes are such fun for Halloween. They remind me of real dirt and tombstones, yet everything on them is completely edible and very delicious!
Spooky Halloween Cupcakes
Aside from the yummy taste and festive look of these Halloween cupcakes, the best part of these gravestone cupcakes is that they are very simple to make. In fact, this is even a project that the kids can get involved it. After all, what kid doesn’t like to play in “dirt”? If the dirt is made of cookies and completely edible, even better!
Halloween party treats
You should also check out these tasty treats for your next Halloween party.
Gravestone cupcakes
Ingredients
- 12 cupcakes
- 1 to 2 cups chocolate frosting
- 6 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 6 Nutter Butters cookies
- Black cookie icing
You will also need:
- Large open star tip (Wilton 1M Open Star Piping Tip
)
- Piping bag
- Toothpick
Instructions
Step 1. Cut 6 peanut butter sandwich cookies in half.
Step 2. Using the toothpick and black frosting, write the letters (R. I. P.) on the curved side of each cookie half. Allow the frosting to set completely.
Step 3. Place remaining cookies in a food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs form.
Step 4. Pipe frosting over cupcake in a circular direction working from the center of the cupcake towards the outside.
Step 5. Invert cupcakes and press into cookie crumbs.
Step 6. Press one RIP cookie half into each cupcake.
Voila, now your delicious Halloween party cupcake are complete. Everyone is sure to enjoy these scary treats!
