Here is another idea for Spooky Halloween Cupcakes. These too are super easy, and even the youngest children can help make the spider cupcakes. There are no decorating bags to handle (mummy cupcakes), just licorice, mini marshmallows, and a tube of grocery-store-bought decorator’s icing (here I used the color brown). And, chocolate cupcakes of course. If you can still take treats to your children’s schools, the kids always think these are fun. Maybe we can convince the moms to break the rules for the in-class Halloween Party? (To see spider cupcakes arranged with mummy, pumpkin, and witch friend cupcakes, see the original post: Halloween Cupcake Decorating Ideas).
What you’ll need:
Chocolate cupcakes, store-bought or homemade
Black licorice rolls (the kind in a bag, in the grocery store candy aisle)
Mini marshmallows
1 tube of decorator’s icing (the color you choose will be the pupil color)
What to do:
Start by getting your licorice legs ready. Unroll the licorice rolls, and using a knife, cut down the middle of the rolls to detach the two pieces of licorice length from each other (to have skinny legs). Then, cut these to lengths that will reach from your cupcake down to the counter or platter. Don’t forget you will need a little extra length on the legs to stick into the spider.
Now, you can start making the spider cupcakes. Stick four licorice legs into each side of the spider. To attach the mini marshmallow eyes, squeeze two drops of icing onto the spider before attaching the marshmallows. You can then squeeze another drop on top of the marshmallow for a more detailed eye look. Have fun!
