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Halloween Bat Cupcakes

Easy Halloween Bat Cupcakes to Thrill Your Guests

Delightful Halloween Bat Cupcakes that combine creamy chocolate flavors and vibrant decorations, promising to thrill your guests this spooky season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Cupcakes & Muffins
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter at cool room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup Black cocoa powder
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon Fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder

For the Mix-ins and Toppings

  • 1 cup White chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Halloween M&Ms
  • ½ cup Edible candy eyeballs

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Halloween Cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a stand mixer, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, then add vanilla and egg.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, then add to the wet ingredients.
  • Fold in the white chocolate chips and Halloween M&Ms using a rubber spatula.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Optionally, add extra mix-ins on top.
  • Bake for 12 minutes until puffy and soft. Don't overbake.
  • Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking and keep an eye on the baking time to avoid overbaking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, Bat Cupcakes, Cookies, Cupcakes, festive treats, Halloween
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