Ghost and Pumpkin Cupcakes

Learn how to make ghost and pumpkin cupcakes using store bought mixes and Halloween candy.

Halloween is the perfect time to bake some ghoulishly delicious treats. Baking Halloween goodies for school or parties is extremely easy. Use the following items that are available, affordable, and easy to find.

Ghost Cupcakes with Peeps Ghost

Ingredients:

• 1 package (24 servings) chocolate cupcake mix
• 1 tub dark chocolate icing
• 24 peeps ghost (or large marshmallows)

Directions:

1. Prepare cupcakes according to directions on package. Cook and cool completely.
2. Spread dark chocolate icing on the top of each cupcake.
3. Place 1 ghost into the icing on each cupcake, and prepare to serve.

Ghost Cupcakes with Chocolate Morsels

Ingredients:

• 1 package (24 servings) chocolate cupcake mix
• 1 12 ounce bag chocolate chips (dark chocolate if available)
• 1 tube of white icing (if using canned icing, place in pastry bag)
• 1 round piping tube

Directions:

1. Prepare cupcakes according to package. Add 1 cup chocolate chips to the batter, and cook.
2. Let cool completely.
3. In a circle motion (like ice cream served in a cone), squeeze icing. Go around 3 times. Do this on each cupcake.
4. Place two chocolate chips on each ghost for eyes.

Reeses Pumpkin Cupcake with Peanut Butterscotch Topping

Ingredients:

• 
  Directions:1 package chocolate cupcake mix
• 24 Reeses Halloween chocolate peanut butter pumpkins
• 1 cup butterscotch chips, melted
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2-3 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1/4 cup confectioners sugar (optional: for a sweeter icing)

1. Prepare cupcake mix as directed on the box.
2. Pour batter into pan and cook according to package.
3. While cupcakes bake, prepare the topping.
4. Melt butter and butterscotch chips in a microwavable bowl for up to 1 minute (the chips will completely melt once stirred).
5. Stir in peanut butter and cream cheese. If the mixture is not sweet enough, add confectioners sugar to form an icing and sweeten.
6. Let the cupcakes cool completely before icing.
7. Spread topping on each cupcake, and place 1 peanut butter pumpkin on top of each cupcake.

This is a simple and delicious Halloween treat. It is perfect for parties and gatherings. It is a sweet treat, but very simple and fun to make.

Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow or plain white cake mix
• 1 cup pumpkin pie filling.
• 1 can white icing
• 3 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups Halloween sprinkles
• 24 candy pumpkins (1 for each cupcake)

Directions:

1. Prepare cake mix according to the package. Add 1 cup of Halloween sprinkles, and pumpkin pie filling. Mix well, and bake.
2. Let the cupcakes cool completely before icing.
3. Meanwhile, mix cinnamon and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
4. Ice the cupcakes and sprinkle a light dusting of spice mixture on top. Put a teaspoon of sprinkles on each. Top with a pumpkin and serve.

This is a basic, no fuss idea. It is perfect for school parties or a get together. If desired, cook the cupcakes in a Halloween cupcake liner for a bit more decoration.

All of these recipes are simple, and perfect for children who want to help. Children will enjoy being creative. One way to get them more involved is to let them choose what they want on the cupcake. Maybe even have iced cupcakes with a line of possible toppings out for decorating.