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Witch Hat Cupcakes

Whip up a batch of spooky, fun, and incredibly easy Witch Hat Cupcakes! Simple chocolate cupcakes topped with colorful frosting, sandwich cookies, and chocolate kisses for a magical Halloween treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • Ingredients called for on box (eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 container chocolate frosting
  • 1 container orange or purple frosting
  • Chocolate sandwich cookies
  • Chocolate kisses or mini sugar cones
  • Halloween sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Bake the cupcakes according to the package directions, and let them cool completely.
  2. Frost the cupcakes generously with orange or purple frosting.
  3. Place a chocolate sandwich cookie on top of each cupcake.
  4. Add a chocolate kiss or a mini sugar cone in the center to create the witch hat.
  5. Pipe a thin frosting band around the base of the hat if needed.
  6. Finish with Halloween sprinkles.

Notes

  • Cooling Rule: Ensure cupcakes are 100 percent cool before frosting so the icing holds its shape.
  • Assembly Tip: Assemble the hats right before serving if storing them for more than a few hours to keep cookies crisp.
  • Allergy Swap: Check your cookie and cake mix labels if you need nut-free or gluten-free alternatives for your guests.