Easy Halloween Cupcakes {Monster, Spider, Mummy, Ghost, Bat}

Learn how to make quick and easy Halloween cupcakes that look like Monster, Spider, Mummy, Ghost and Bat. All you need are simple ingredients like Oreos, candies, melted chocolate, cereal and sprinkles. Fun to make with kids for Halloween parties!

Today's treats were a result of me trying to come up with something fun to make for my kiddo's class party. One thing led to another and pretty soon I had a whole range of cute and spooky cupcakes. These would be a great addition to any party. Be sure to also check out this Easy Owl Cake (And Kids Halloween Party) if you want to take this theme even further. Furthermore, add these Easy Monster Cookies (Candy Corn Cookies) while you are at it. I just love this season!

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• Key ingredients
• How to make easy Halloween monster cupcakes?
• How to make mummy cupcakes?
• How to make spider cupcakes?
• How to make bat cupcakes (vampire or Dracula)?
• How to make ghost cupcakes?
• Variations for homemade Halloween cupcakes
• Tips and techniques
• Storage of decorated cupcakes
• More Halloween desserts
• Recipe

Key ingredients

• Cupcakes- I made homemade chocolate cupcakes but you can try other flavors.
• Frosting- I used chocolate frosting but you can get creative here too.
• Oreos- You can use any flavor you like. I recommend the seasonal orange ones for spooky fun.
• Decorations- This includes sprinkles, variety of candies and cereal.
• Melted chocolate- You will need white chocolate. You can melt almond bark or chocolate chips.

How to make easy Halloween monster cupcakes?

1. Bake cupcakes and make frosting- And keep aside.
2. Mix ingredients for monster toppers- This includes cereal and melted chocolate.
3. Drop big spoonfuls- On wax paper.
4. Add m&m candies- And let the clusters set.
5. Draw eyeballs- On m&m candies.
6. Add a paper horn- On top of the clusters.
7. Ice cupcakes- Place these clusters on top.

How to make mummy cupcakes?

1. Dip Oreos- In melted white chocolate and let it set.
2. Drizzle chocolate- In random directions on top of your chocolate covered Oreos.
3. Stick eyeball candies- With melted chocolate.
4. Stick topper- On your frosted cupcakes.

How to make spider cupcakes?

1. Split open an Oreo- Drop a spoonful of melted chocolate on the creamy side.
2. Add legs- By sticking licorice ropes.
3. Press other half of cookie- On top of melted chocolate.
4. Stick eyeball candies- With melted chocolate.
5. Stick topper- On your frosted cupcakes.

How to make bat cupcakes (vampire or Dracula)?

1. Split open an Oreo- Break the non creamy side in half.
2. Make bat wings- By placing those broken cookie halves on wax paper.
3. Make body- By sticking as Oreo on top of wings with melted chocolate.
4. Add facial details- Stick eyeball candies and a red Jimmie sprinkle for the mouth using melted chocolate. 
5. Stick topper- On your frosted cupcakes.

How to make ghost cupcakes?

1. Dip Oreos- In melted white chocolate. 
2. Place- On sheet of wax paper.
3. Toss white sprinkles- This is optional but I like the texture it adds to the cookie.
4. Add facial details- By sticking eyeball candies and chocolate chip mouth.
5. Stick topper- On your frosted cupcakes.

Variations for homemade Halloween cupcakes

• Try other cupcake flavors- Such as Rainbow Cupcakes {With Cake Mix}, Yellow Cupcakes, Best Red Velvet Cupcakes, Chocolate Chip Cupcakes or even Easy Orange Cupcakes.
• Try other frosting flavors- For spooky fun, use Black Frosting (Buttercream Icing) or Easy Orange Frosting (Buttercream Icing) and even Red Frosting (Red Velvet).
• Add fillings- Such as Raspberry Pie Filling, Strawberry Pie Filling, Blueberry Pie Filling, Lemon Curd, or Cherry Pie Filling. Follow these tips on How To Make Filled Cupcakes, if needed.
• Try other color combinations- Such as yellow and black or purple and orange for another cool theme.
• Mix in other seasonal Halloween candies- Such as candy corn, or Halloween shaped chocolates and fun sprinkles.

Tips and techniques

• You can use store-bought eyeball candies- Or you can just make Homemade Candy Eyes (Eyeballs) candies.
• What cereal to use? I used Fruit Loops to make these monster blobs because it's fun to bite into them and see all the colors inside but you can use whatever cereal you like. Cheerios are another popular option.
• If you are coloring melted white chocolate, make sure to use oil based food coloring- Do not use water-based food coloring or else your chocolate will seize.
• How to save time? You can buy pre-colored chocolate, and save so much time. Wilton sells some amazing colors at very reasonable prices. You can also just use store bought cupcakes and frosting and just stick the Oreo toppers you make.
• Instead of buttercream, decorate with fondant- You can use this homemade Marshmallow Fondant, or use store-bought version.
• How to melt chocolate? In a microwave safe bowl, melt according to package directions. If they don't have any, melt at 30 second intervals making sure to stir between each heating.
• Don't decorate warm cupcakes- Or else you will end up with a sticky mess.

Storage of decorated cupcakes

• Refrigerate- You can store the frosted cupcakes in a sealed container for up to 3 days. The cereal and Oreo toppers must be kept at room temperature in a cardboard box. Place them on top of the cupcakes just prior to serving to prevent them from getting soggy.
• Freeze- This is not recommend since thawing will make the decorations soggy. However, the frosting and cupcakes can be prepared in advance and stored in individual sealed containers for up to 1 month. The Oreo and cereal toppers can be made 5 days in advance and stored in a cardboard box at room temperature. Thaw and decorate as per instructions. below.
• Room temperature- These decorated cupcakes can stay out for 3-5 hours.

More Halloween desserts

• Halloween Pudding Cups
• Halloween Donuts (Spider, Monster, Mummy, Ghost, Bat, Cat)
• Easy Ghost Cookies (Oreos and Nutter Butter)
• Easy Mummy Cake
• Easy Chocolate Monsters (Without Mold)

Recipe