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Halloween Bat Cupcakes

Halloween Bat Cupcakes That Are Spooktacularly Delicious

These Halloween Bat Cupcakes are a delightful treat, perfect for celebrating the spookiest season with chocolatey goodness and festive decorations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Cool for easy creaming
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Use coconut sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar enhances the taste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for richest taste
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature for better emulsion
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Black Cocoa Powder Dutch-process can lighten the color
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Can be omitted for denser result
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt Adjust amount if using regular salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Important for rise
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Substitute with dark chocolate
  • 1 cup Halloween M&Ms Provides color and crunch
  • 1/4 cup Edible Candy Eyeballs Optional decoration

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and room temperature egg, blending until smooth and creamy.
  4. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
  6. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and Halloween M&Ms.
  7. Scoop 3-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Decorate the dough balls with extra M&Ms, white chocolate chips, and optional candy eyeballs.
  9. Bake for around 12 minutes until puffy but still soft; let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Allow to cool completely on the wire rack, then enjoy your spooktacular Halloween Bat Cupcakes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for your Halloween gatherings and can be customized with different mix-ins.

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