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Halloween Ghost Cupcakes

Halloween Ghost Cupcakes

Halloween Ghost Cupcakes are a charming, easy dessert with fluffy ghost frosting and playful chocolate eyes. This simple recipe delivers spooky fun perfect for Halloween parties or cozy gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 24 prepared cupcakes chocolate, vanilla, or pumpkin spice
  • 3 cups vanilla buttercream frosting store-bought or homemade: 1 cup unsalted butter, 3–4 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp milk
  • ½ cup chocolate chips for ghost eyes
  • Optional: Halloween sprinkles or cupcake wrappers

Instructions
 

Prep Cupcakes

  • I bake or buy 24 cupcakes (chocolate, vanilla, or pumpkin), ensuring they’re fully cooled to prevent melting frosting for this simple recipe.

Make Frosting

  • For homemade, I beat 1 cup butter, 3–4 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and 2 tbsp milk until stiff. For store-bought, I soften for 10 minutes for this festive ghost cupcakes.

Pipe Ghost Shapes

  • Using a piping bag with a round tip, I pipe a tall, wide-based mound of frosting on each cupcake, pulling up to form a ghost peak for this spooky dessert treat.

Add Eyes

  • I press 2 chocolate chips into each frosting ghost for eyes, angling slightly for expression in this easy Halloween dessert.

Decorate (Optional)

  • I sprinkle Halloween sprinkles around the base or use festive wrappers for this Halloween Ghost Cupcakes.

Notes

  • Use mini chocolate chips or candy eyes for variation.
  • Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before decorating.
  • Frosting should be firm enough to hold shape—chill if needed.
  • Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Use a cupcake carrier or deep pan for transport to avoid smudging

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