👻 Cute and Gooey! Celebrate Halloween with Marshmallow Ghost Cupcakes!
Are you ready to surprise everyone with a homemade treat this Halloween?
If you think baking is too much trouble, don’t worry! We are introducing “Marshmallow Ghost Cupcakes,” a super easy dessert that can be completed quickly using store-bought cupcakes or a hotcake mix.
These silly-faced ghosts are so adorable and perfect for making with children!
Why Are “Marshmallow Ghosts” So Popular?
There are good reasons why this treat is a Halloween favorite:
- Incredibly Easy: No complicated steps! All you need to do is bake or buy the base cupcakes, then top with marshmallows and draw faces.
- Perfect Halloween Look: The marshmallows melt slightly from the heat and drape down naturally, perfectly mimicking a “ghost.”
- Endless Customization: Depending on the faces you draw with the chocolate pen, you can create ghosts with all sorts of unique personalities.
🎃 Easy Recipe: Marshmallow Ghost Cupcakes
Here is the easiest method using store-bought cupcakes or muffins.
【What You’ll Need】
- Store-bought Cupcakes (Muffins): Plain or cocoa flavors are recommended.
- Marshmallows: Prepare enough for the ghost heads.
- Chocolate Pen: Black or brown (for drawing faces).
- Microwave or Toaster Oven.
【Instructions】
- Warm the Cupcakes
- Lightly warm the store-bought cupcakes in the microwave for about 10–20 seconds. Alternatively, warm them briefly in a toaster oven to help the marshmallows melt.
- Tip: They don’t need to be piping hot, just slightly warm.
- Place the Marshmallows
- Gently place the marshmallows on top of the warm cupcakes.
- The bottoms of the marshmallows will soften and melt slightly, allowing them to stick firmly to the cupcake.
- For a gooier look, place the marshmallows on top and microwave for a few more seconds or leave them in the residual heat of the oven for about 1 minute.
- Draw the Ghost Faces
- Once the marshmallows have cooled and set, use the chocolate pen to draw the eyes.
- Try drawing round eyes, squinty eyes, triangle mouths—get creative with various expressions!
- This is the most fun step! Your collection of unique ghosts is now complete.
🍫 Make Them Even Cuter with Variations!
- Add Color to the Base: Mix matcha or purple sweet potato powder into the cupcake batter to create Halloween colors (green or purple) which will make the ghosts stand out even more.
- Decorate the “Ground”: Frost the cupcakes with chocolate or whipped cream before adding the marshmallows to enjoy a soft, fluffy texture.
- Add Spiderwebs: Draw concentric circles on the chocolate frosting using a white chocolate pen, and then drag a toothpick from the center outwards to create a realistic spiderweb pattern.
Conclusion
Marshmallow Ghost Cupcakes are the perfect Halloween treat, combining ease, cuteness, and deliciousness.
Be sure to make these homemade ghosts to liven up your party this year and create wonderful Halloween memories! A chorus of “Trick or Treat!” will surely be met with many happy smiles!
