{"id":70755,"date":"2025-09-22T15:46:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T22:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/?p=70755"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:43:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:43:25","slug":"monster-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/monster-cupcakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Monster Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Get ready for some monster fun! All you need is frosting, candy, and a bit of creativity to transform ordinary cupcakes into colorful Monster Cupcakes for Halloween. Follow our easy recipe and step-by-step photos to make your own monster menagerie. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"These Monster Cupcakes are decorated with cute (and EASY) design techniques using frosting and candy. Gather the whole family together for some Halloween fun making monstrously delicious Halloween cupcakes! #sugarhero #halloweencupcakes #monstercupcakes #spookycupcakes #easycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Monster Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-6.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of colorful monster cupcakes.\" class=\"wp-image-70771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-6-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-6-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-6-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-6-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-6.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%91%b9-halloween-monster-cupcakes\">&#128121; Halloween Monster Cupcakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to unleash your inner monster-maker! These easy Halloween cupcakes use colorful frosting, a few different piping tips, and assorted candies to make a whole range of different monster faces and personalities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make them extra-creepy and spooky, or keep things fun with goofy monster faces &ndash; it&rsquo;s completely up to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because these monsters are all about the decorating, I encourage you to take a shortcut and use your favorite cake mix for these cupcakes. But if you&rsquo;re looking for some homemade inspiration, browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/cupcakes\/\">list of cupcake recipes here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip is-style-border has-background has-quinary-background-color\"><div class=\"cwp-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">&#127875; More Spooky Sweets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like to put the &ldquo;treat&rdquo; in &ldquo;trick or treat,&rdquo; check out all of our fun<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/halloween-dessert-recipes\/\"> Halloween dessert recipes<\/a>, like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/witchs-brew-halloween-punch\/\"> Witch&rsquo;s Brew Halloween Punch<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/red-velvet-marshmallow-spiderweb-cake\/\"> Red Velvet Marshmallow Spiderweb Cake<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/witch-finger-cookies\/\"> Witch Finger Cookies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\" open><summary><span><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2><\/span><\/summary><ul><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%91%b9-halloween-monster-cupcakes\">&#128121; Halloween Monster Cupcakes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-70780\">Monster Cupcakes Recipe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#steps\">&#128248; Photo Tutorial: How to Make Monster Cupcakes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tips\">&#128161; Tips and FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/details>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%f0%9f%a7%be-what-youll-need\">&#129534; What You&rsquo;ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"These Monster Cupcakes are decorated with cute (and EASY) design techniques using frosting and candy. Gather the whole family together for some Halloween fun making monstrously delicious Halloween cupcakes! #sugarhero #halloweencupcakes #monstercupcakes #spookycupcakes #easycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Monster Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients needed for Monster Cupcakes with text labels.\" class=\"wp-image-70768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-ingredients-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-ingredients-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-ingredients-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-ingredients-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-ingredients-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-ingredients.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll likely have most of what you need to make the cupcakes and frosting at home. Check out these helpful ingredient tips as you make your shopping list, and don&rsquo;t forget the candy! (<em>Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Cupcakes and Frosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Cupcakes:<\/span><\/strong> You&rsquo;ll need 24 baked and cooled cupcakes. Make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/cupcakes\/\">cupcakes from scratch<\/a> or use your favorite mix! I made chocolate cupcakes for my little monsters, but you can make any flavor you like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Unsalted butter and salt:<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> I like to control the amount of salt in my frosting. I used unsalted butter and then added salt separately. If you don&rsquo;t have unsalted butter, use salted butter and omit the salt. The butter should be&nbsp;at cool room temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Milk:<\/strong><\/span> Use milk or water to adjust the consistency of the frosting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Vanilla extract<\/strong>:<\/span> My favorite brand of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract <\/a>is Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Vanilla, but you can use whatever brand you have on hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Powdered sugar:<\/span><\/strong> This frosting recipe is an American Buttercream, which is powdered sugar-based. You&rsquo;ll want to measure the sugar with a scale if possible and then sift it into the mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Decorations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Assorted gel food coloring:<\/span><\/strong> You&rsquo;ll want to use <strong>gel<\/strong> or <strong>powdered<\/strong> food coloring because they are highly concentrated, so you need less to get a vibrant shade. I love the Americolor brand of gel food coloring because you only need a little to achieve deep coloring. I used: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3TccXpp\" data-eafl-id=\"53264\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">lemon yellow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3S86iff\" data-eafl-id=\"65720\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">regal purple<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IoeK8E\" data-eafl-id=\"51399\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">royal blue<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rL38D9\" data-eafl-id=\"53265\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">orange<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gRvisc\" data-eafl-id=\"63032\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">electric green<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Candy eyeballs:<\/span><\/strong> If you plan to give each cupcake two eyes, you&rsquo;ll need at least 48 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46KUVSh\" data-eafl-id=\"63002\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">candy eyeballs<\/a>. However, don&rsquo;t be afraid to change things up. Decorate some of the cupcakes all over with eyeballs, or give them unique numbers of eyes just for fun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #ffedf1 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Assorted candy:<\/span><\/strong> You can use as much or as little candy as you&rsquo;d like! I used quite a few different options to give you lots of ideas, but it&rsquo;s definitely not necessary to make them all different. For my cupcakes I used, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BTULh8\" data-eafl-id=\"70852\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lifesavers Gummies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e2QMfg\" data-eafl-id=\"70855\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mike &amp; Ikes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40fZLqk\" data-eafl-id=\"70858\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">candy corn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YjKCld\" data-eafl-id=\"70861\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Skittles<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48jOkzS\" data-eafl-id=\"70866\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Airheads<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"These Monster Cupcakes are decorated with cute (and EASY) design techniques using frosting and candy. Gather the whole family together for some Halloween fun making monstrously delicious Halloween cupcakes! #sugarhero #halloweencupcakes #monstercupcakes #spookycupcakes #easycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Monster Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a blue and purple monster cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Equipment<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All you&rsquo;ll need for these cupcakes is some basic piping supplies! (<em>Links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fceeb5 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Piping bags and couplers:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>I like these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Jvbt80\" data-eafl-id=\"52401\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">piping bags<\/a>&nbsp;(I wash them and re-use them to reduce waste!) and these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3StUqWn\" data-eafl-id=\"53727\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">couplers<\/a>. You can also&nbsp;<a href=\"#tips\">make your own piping bags<\/a>&nbsp;from plastic zipper bags. If you go this route, you won&rsquo;t need couplers or tips, but keep in mind that you won&rsquo;t have as much variety for the shape of the monster body and fur. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fceeb5 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Assorted piping tips:<\/span><\/strong> You really only need a couple of tips to make a variety of different designs. I recommend a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IOhiwF\" data-eafl-id=\"53732\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">grass tip (Wilton 233)<\/a> for long fur or a swirling mound of fur, a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2y3urzX\" data-eafl-id=\"55034\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">small leaf tip (Ateco 352)<\/a> for spiky fur, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4a5lnu4\" data-eafl-id=\"70867\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">small open star tip (Wilton 21)<\/a> for shaggy fur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 65%, #fceeb5 35%)\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Cupcake liners:<\/span><\/strong>I used plain&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SMLZWl\" data-eafl-id=\"54420\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">black cupcake liners<\/a>&nbsp;when I baked my cupcakes. However, you can have fun when it&rsquo;s time to serve them by dressing them in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Zjhqdz\" data-eafl-id=\"54421\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">solid colored rainbow liners<\/a>&nbsp;or special&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QAZARo\" data-eafl-id=\"63034\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Halloween cupcake liners<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"These Monster Cupcakes are decorated with cute (and EASY) design techniques using frosting and candy. Gather the whole family together for some Halloween fun making monstrously delicious Halloween cupcakes! #sugarhero #halloweencupcakes #monstercupcakes #spookycupcakes #easycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Monster Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-1.jpg\" alt=\"Three piping bags fitted with a leaft tip, star tip and grass tip.\" class=\"wp-image-70767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-1-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-1-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-1-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-1-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip is-style-cupcake has-background has-pattern-tertiary-background-color\"><div class=\"cwp-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"block-tip__title is-style-heading\">Ready to Make These?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"#recipe\">recipe<\/a> below &#128071;&#128071;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll below the recipe for&nbsp;<a href=\"#steps\">step-by-step photos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read important <a href=\"#tips\">FAQs<\/a> and&nbsp;more<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-quick-links cwp-large style-square layout-grid\"><div class=\"block-quick-links__header\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">&#129505; Spooky &amp; Sweet<\/p>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"block-quick-links__inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/witch-finger-cookies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/witch-finger-cookies-square-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Witch Finger Cookies standing upright in a clear glass.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/witch-finger-cookies-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/witch-finger-cookies-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/witch-finger-cookies-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/witch-finger-cookies-square-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/witch-finger-cookies-square-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/witch-finger-cookies-square-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/witch-finger-cookies-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/witch-finger-cookies-square.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/witch-finger-cookies-square.jpg\"><span>Witch Finger Cookies<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/frankenstein-pistachio-blondies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/frankenstein-pistachio-blondies-square-featured-image-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Close up of an angry Frankenstein Pistachio Blondie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/frankenstein-pistachio-blondies-square-featured-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/frankenstein-pistachio-blondies-square-featured-image-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/frankenstein-pistachio-blondies-square-featured-image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/frankenstein-pistachio-blondies-square-featured-image-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/frankenstein-pistachio-blondies-square-featured-image-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/frankenstein-pistachio-blondies-square-featured-image-96x96.jpg 96w, 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data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-brain-brownie-bites-square-1.jpg\"><span>Zombie Brain Brownie Bites<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/witchs-brew-halloween-punch\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/witches-brew-halloween-punch-square-1200-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Witch's Brew Halloween Punch shown in a black cauldron with dry ice leaking out of the cauldron.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/witches-brew-halloween-punch-square-1200-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/witches-brew-halloween-punch-square-1200-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/witches-brew-halloween-punch-square-1200-600x600.jpg 600w, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-naked-red-velvet-cake-2-FEATURED-IMAGE-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Spiderweb Naked Red Velvet Cake on a black cake stand.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-naked-red-velvet-cake-2-FEATURED-IMAGE-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-naked-red-velvet-cake-2-FEATURED-IMAGE-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-naked-red-velvet-cake-2-FEATURED-IMAGE-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-naked-red-velvet-cake-2-FEATURED-IMAGE-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/spiderweb-naked-red-velvet-cake-2-FEATURED-IMAGE-500x500.jpg 500w, 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All you need is frosting, candy, and a bit of creativity to transform ordinary cupcakes into colorful Monster Cupcakes for Halloween.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Decorating Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yields<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-70780 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text-buttons wprm-block-text-bold\" data-recipe=\"70780\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-button-background=\"#d2016f\" data-button-accent=\"#ffffff\" data-button-radius=\"3px\">24<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-bold\">cupcakes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-70780-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-70780-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"70780\" data-servings=\"24\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-70780-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"24\" data-recipe=\"70780\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"24\" data-recipe=\"70780\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"24\" data-recipe=\"70780\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-70780 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);border-radius: 0;\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"70780\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Standard\">US Standard<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"70780\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--senary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--senary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Cupcakes<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;24 baked and cooled cupcakes, from scratch or your favorite mix, I used chocolate cupcakes\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">24<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baked and cooled cupcakes<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">from scratch or your favorite mix, I used chocolate cupcakes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Frosting<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 lb unsalted butter, at cool room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at cool room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 TBSP milk, can substitute water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">can substitute water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; tsp salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 TBSP vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dFNvH3\" data-eafl-id=\"64154\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;28 oz powdered sugar, [adjustable](7 cups)[\/adjustable], sifted after measuring\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">28<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">powdered sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">(7 cups)<\/span>, sifted after measuring<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Decorations<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Assorted gel food coloring, I used Americolor brand: lemon yellow, regal purple, royal blue, orange, electric green\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tEiDRB\" data-eafl-id=\"59405\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Assorted gel food coloring<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I used Americolor brand:<strong> <\/strong>lemon yellow, regal purple, royal blue, orange, electric green<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;48 Candy eyeballs, Use any size or color you like\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">48<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46KUVSh\" data-eafl-id=\"63002\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Candy eyeballs<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">Use any size or color you like<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Assorted candy, I used Gummy lifesavers, Mike &amp; Ikes, Candy corn, Skittles, and Airheads\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Assorted candy<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I used Gummy lifesavers, Mike &amp; Ikes, Candy corn, Skittles, and Airheads<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"wpforms-container one-line has-octonary-background-color wpforms-location-save_recipe_wprm\" id=\"wpforms-68604\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-68604\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"68604\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70755\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Beat the butter: <\/strong>Place the butter in the bowl of a large stand mixer. Beat on medium speed with a paddle attachment until very white and pale, about 3-4 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Add milk, salt, and vanilla: <\/strong>Turn the speed lower, and add 1 tablespoon of milk, the salt, and the vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well incorporated with the butter.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Slowly add powdered sugar: <\/strong>With the mixer running on low, slowly add the powdered sugar. Once all of it is added, stop and scrape down the bottom and sides of the mixing bowl, then mix the buttercream on medium speed for 30 seconds.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Adjust consistency: <\/strong>If the buttercream is too stiff for your needs, add the remaining tablespoon of milk and mix it in well. You can adjust the final texture by adding more powdered sugar or milk until you like the consistency.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Color the frosting: <\/strong>To dye the frosting, separate it into smaller bowls that correspond to the number of colors you plan to use. Use gel food coloring to color the frosting into colorful shades. I made green, orange, yellow, blue and purple frosting.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Chill: <\/strong>You can use the colored frosting right away, but it&rsquo;s best to chill it for at least 1 hour before use. See Note below.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Frost the Cupcakes<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Prep piping bags: <\/strong>When you are ready to frost the cupcakes, place each color of frosting in a piping bag fitted with a piping tip. I used a grass tip, leaf tip, large star and small star.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Lotsa Eyeballs Monster:<\/strong> Use a piping bag fitted with a coupler to pipe a large round ball of frosting on top of a cupcake (approximately 3 TBSP). Then place a grass tip on the end of the piping bag and swirl strings of frosting over the frosting blob to give the monster body some texture. I decorated mine all over with eyeballs instead of making a more traditional face.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Shaggy Monster: <\/strong>Use a piping bag fitted with a grass tip. Cover the top of the frosting with strings of frosting that overlap and swirl around.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Hairy Monster:<\/strong> Use a piping bag fitted with a grass tip. Use small, short pulses of frosting to cover the top of a cupcake with frosting hair. Pull upward with each pulse of frosting to make the hair stand up.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Spiky Monster:<\/strong> Use a piping bag fitted with a small star tip or leaf tip. Use small, short pulses of frosting to cover the top of the cupcake with a layer of textured frosting. You can make a flat layer of frosting or build the pulses upward to give the body of the monster some height.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Decorate the Cupcakes<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Decorate: <\/strong>Immediately decorate frosted cupcakes with monster faces. (American buttercream forms a crust on the outside as it dries. You&rsquo;ll have the best results if you work to decorate in batches of 2-3 cupcakes at a time). You can use any type of candy you like to make eyes, ears, mouths, noses, and horns. Keep in mind that you can cut the candy into smaller pieces and\/or roll them into different shapes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-70780-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Store: <\/strong>Store extras in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. If they have been chilled, allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-70780-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Recipe Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Make, color and chill the frosting in advance.<\/strong> Bright, vibrant shades of frosting can be difficult to make. Giving the frosting time to sit for for 24 hours allows the color to fully develop and look even. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;ve got time, make and color the buttercream a day before you want to use it.<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can actually make and color the frosting several days in advance if desired! Place the colored frosting in an airtight container and press a layer of cling wrap directly on top of the frosting. When you&rsquo;re ready to use it, let it come to room temperature on the counter, then beat it on medium speed until it regains its light, creamy texture.<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Adjust the frosting consistency.<\/strong> <span data-slate-fragment=\"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\">Many factors affect frosting texture, including the brand and temperature of the butter, and the temperature of your kitchen, so don&rsquo;t be afraid to play around at the end to get a texture you&rsquo;re happy with.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-measuring-tips\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Measuring Tips<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Our recipes are developed using weight measurements, and we highly recommend using a kitchen scale for baking whenever possible. However, if you prefer to use cups, volume measurements are provided as well. PLEASE NOTE: the adage &ldquo;8 oz = 1 cup&rdquo; is NOT true when speaking about weight, so don&rsquo;t be concerned if the measurements don&rsquo;t fit this formula.<\/p>\n\t\t<p>Want to learn more about baking measurements and conversion?<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#measurements\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-70780-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">cupcake<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">420<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">58<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">42<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">192<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">49<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">48<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">497<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">62<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--quaternary);margin: 0px;padding-top: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);padding-bottom: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" fill=\"var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"><path fill=\"var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\" d=\"M12,2.162c3.204,0,3.584,0.012,4.849,0.07c1.366,0.062,2.633,0.336,3.608,1.311 c0.975,0.975,1.249,2.242,1.311,3.608c0.058,1.265,0.07,1.645,0.07,4.849s-0.012,3.584-0.07,4.849 c-0.062,1.366-0.336,2.633-1.311,3.608c-0.975,0.975-2.242,1.249-3.608,1.311c-1.265,0.058-1.645,0.07-4.849,0.07 s-3.584-0.012-4.849-0.07c-1.366-0.062-2.633-0.336-3.608-1.311c-0.975-0.975-1.249-2.242-1.311-3.608 c-0.058-1.265-0.07-1.645-0.07-4.849s0.012-3.584,0.07-4.849c0.062-1.366,0.336-2.633,1.311-3.608 c0.975-0.975,2.242-1.249,3.608-1.311C8.416,2.174,8.796,2.162,12,2.162 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var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);\">Tried this recipe?<\/span><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\">Snap a pic and hashtag it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/SugarHero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">#SugarHero<\/a>. We love to see your creations on our Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elabau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">@elabau<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steps\">&#128248; Photo Tutorial: How to Make Monster Cupcakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to get started? Follow these simple step-by-step directions and photos to make each type of monster. <strong>Don&rsquo;t forget, these are just examples<\/strong> &ndash; let your imagination run wild and make your own designs, too! Find full, printable instructions in the <a href=\"#recipe\">recipe card<\/a> above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-2.jpg\" alt=\"Piping a blob of green frosting on top of a cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-2-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-2-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-2-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-3.jpg\" alt=\"Using a grass piping tip to swirl green frosting strings on top of a Monster Cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-3-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-3-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-3-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-3-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-4.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a green monster cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-4-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-4-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-4-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-4-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Lotsa Eyeballs Monster<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Pipe a frosting ball. <\/strong>Use a piping bag fitted with a coupler to pipe a large round ball of frosting on top of a cupcake (approximately 3 TBSP). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cover with stringy swirls. <\/strong>Then place a grass tip on the end of the piping bag and swirl strings of frosting over the frosting blob to give the monster body some hairy texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add eyes.<\/strong> Press a variety of candy eyeballs all over the frosting &ndash; you can use different colors and sizes too.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-9.jpg\" alt=\"Using a grass tip to pipe strings of blue frosting on a cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-9-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-9-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-9-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-9-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-9-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-9-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-9.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-10.jpg\" alt=\"Hand placing horns on a blue monster cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-10-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-10-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-10-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-10-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-10-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-10-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-10-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-10.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Shaggy Monster<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Make a swirled body.<\/strong> Use a piping bag fitted with a grass tip. Cover the top of the frosting with strings of frosting that overlap and swirl around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decorate<\/strong>. Take a Starburst fruit chew and cut it into quarters. Shape two quarters into horns, and press them into the top of the monster. Add two large candy eyeballs as a finishing touch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-7.jpg\" alt=\"Using a grass tip to pipe orange frosting hair on a monster cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-7-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-7-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-7-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-7-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-7-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-7.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-8.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of an orange Monster Cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-8-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-8-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-8-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-8-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-8.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Hairy Monster<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Make frosting hair. <\/strong>Use a piping bag fitted with a grass tip. Use small, short squeezes of frosting to cover the top of a cupcake with frosting hair. (Just like when we made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/cookie-monster-cupcakes\/\">Cookie Monster Cupcakes<\/a>!) Pull upward with each pulse of frosting to make the hair stand up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decorate. <\/strong>Use pieces of starburst to make two horns, and insert them at the top. Cut a gummy lifesaver in half, and add the halves next to the horns to make ears. Add half of a Mike &amp; Ike&rsquo;s for a nose, and finish with two large candy eyeballs. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-5.jpg\" alt=\"Using a leaf tip to pipe yellow fur on a monster cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-5-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-5-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-5-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-5-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-5.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"70762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-6.jpg\" alt=\"Hand placing candy horns on a yellow Monster Cupcake.\" class=\"wp-image-70762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-6-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-6-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-6-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-6-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-process-6.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Spiky Monster<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Make frosting fur. <\/strong>Use a piping bag fitted with a small star tip or leaf tip. Use small, short squeezes of frosting to cover the top of the cupcake with a layer of spiky textured frosting. You can make a flat layer of frosting first, or build the spikes upward to give the body of the monster some height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decorate. <\/strong>Add colorful candy corn to the top of the cupcake to be horns. Finish with candy eyeballs and a Sixlet or Skittle nose.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"These Monster Cupcakes are decorated with cute (and EASY) design techniques using frosting and candy. Gather the whole family together for some Halloween fun making monstrously delicious Halloween cupcakes! #sugarhero #halloweencupcakes #monstercupcakes #spookycupcakes #easycupcakes #cupcakedecorating\" data-pin-title=\"Monster Cupcakes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-7.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of an orange monster cupcake with lots of eyeballs.\" class=\"wp-image-70770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-7-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-7-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-7-276x414.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-7-128x192.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-7-378x567.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/monster-cupcakes-7.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">&#128161; Tips and FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few tips to help you make the BEST Halloween Monster Cupcakes ever!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697241850529\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if I don&rsquo;t have piping bags?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you don&rsquo;t have piping bags on hand, you can use Ziplock bags, and cut a small hole in one of the corners to insert the piping tip through. <br><br>And while sometimes you can get away with not using piping tips, unfortunately for many of these designs (especially the hairy monsters) you will need the specific piping tips mentioned. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1729121194314\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to Make Ultra Bright Frosting<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bright, colorful frosting really makes these monsters roar, so here are my best tips for vivid colors. Your best chance of success is to use a <strong>high-quality<\/strong> gel or powdered food coloring, and to make the frosting at least <strong>a day in advance<\/strong>. <br><br>I frequently use and recommend Americolor gel food coloring, but other gel and powdered options will also work. Just avoid liquid color, which is not as strong and will require a LOT of coloring to get your desired shade. <br><br>After mixing in the coloring, it greatly helps if you give it time to sit and deepen. This extra time allows the color to fully develop and become more vibrant.&nbsp;I recommend making and coloring the buttercream a day before you want to use it.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757365252538\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Make-Ahead Tips<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Both components of these cupcakes can be made in advance and used later.<br><br><strong>Frosting<\/strong>: The frosting can be made up to a week in advance. Place the frosting in an airtight container and press a layer of cling wrap directly on top of the frosting to prevent a crust from forming. Store the frosting in the refrigerator. When you&rsquo;re ready to use it, let it come to room temperature on the counter, then whip it on medium speed until it regains its light, creamy texture.<br><br><strong>Cupcakes<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Baked and cooled cupcakes can be frozen in airtight containers. Let them defrosting in their container on the countertop before decorating. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697241851989\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Storage Information<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Store extra cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. If they have been chilled, allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-quick-links cwp-large style-circle layout-flex\"><div class=\"block-quick-links__header\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-heading has-big-font-size\">Browse More:<\/p>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"block-quick-links__inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/category\/halloween-dessert-recipes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/slice-and-bake-halloween-cookies-square-2-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_square size-cwp_square\" alt=\"Plate of baked Slice and Bake Halloween Cookies with a bite taken out of the front cookie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/slice-and-bake-halloween-cookies-square-2-300x300.jpg 300w, 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