Witch Hat Cupcakes Halloween (Print-Friendly Version)

Festive chocolate cupcakes with vibrant witch hats—perfect for Halloween celebrations and kid-friendly fun.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Cupcakes

01 - 1 box chocolate cake mix
02 - Eggs as required by cake mix instructions
03 - Vegetable oil as required by cake mix instructions
04 - Water as required by cake mix instructions

→ Frosting

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3 cups powdered sugar
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Food coloring (purple, green, or orange)

→ Witch Hat Toppers

10 - 12 sugar cones
11 - 12 whole Oreo cookies
12 - 1 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolate
13 - Sprinkles or edible glitter
14 - Piping gel or frosting for attaching decorations
15 - Halloween-themed sprinkles or edible stars

→ Optional Decorations

16 - Edible googly eyes
17 - Licorice laces
18 - Mini cauldrons or themed cupcake wrappers

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine chocolate cake mix with eggs, oil, and water as directed on packaging. Mix until fully blended and smooth.
02 - Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners. Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter. Bake in a preheated oven according to package instructions, about 18 to 22 minutes. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low to reduce splatter. Blend in vanilla extract and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk for desired consistency. Tint frosting with food coloring as desired.
04 - Melt chocolate chips or melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Dip sugar cones into melted chocolate to coat entirely. Press each dipped cone onto the flat side of an Oreo cookie to form a hat. Set hats on parchment paper until chocolate sets.
05 - Pipe or spread colored frosting in a generous swirl onto each cooled cupcake.
06 - Gently place a prepared witch hat topper on each frosted cupcake. Decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or candy details. Attach edible eyes or licorice laces if desired using piping gel or frosting.
07 - Arrange finished cupcakes on a festive platter or cake stand. Serve immediately for best appearance.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For best results, bake cupcakes a day ahead and add hat toppers just before serving to maintain crispness.
02 - To create cauldron-themed cupcakes, fill centers with green frosting or candy gel before topping.
03 - Switch to vanilla cupcakes and white chocolate-dipped cones for a Summerween version.
04 - Store decorated cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; hats are optimal when served the same day.
05 - Set up a decorating station for children to personalize their own cupcakes.

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