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Halloween Ghost Cupcakes

Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
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Get ready to wow your guests with these delightful Halloween Ghost Cupcakes! Topped with fluffy white meringue ghosts and vibrant purple buttercream frosting, these treats are both adorable and delicious. Perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or cozy nights at home, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit among kids and adults alike. With a straightforward recipe that combines simple ingredients, you’ll find that creating these spooky desserts is easier than it appears. Let’s dive into the fun of making these charming ghostly delights!

Ingredients

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  • 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • purple gel food coloring
  • black decorating frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites on low speed, gradually adding cream of tartar.
  3. Slowly incorporate the sugar while increasing the mixer speed to high until stiff peaks form.
  4. Transfer the meringue into a piping bag fitted with Wilton tip #12 and pipe ghost shapes on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 2 hours; once done, turn off the oven and let them cool inside for 30 minutes.
  6. While cooling, mix softened butter, confectioner's sugar, and milk in another bowl until smooth. Add purple gel coloring and mix until incorporated.
  7. Frost each cupcake with the purple buttercream using a piping bag.
  8. After meringues have cooled completely, pipe eyes and mouths onto them using black decorating frosting.
  9. Place one meringue ghost atop each frosted cupcake.

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