Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
- 12 Oreos, halved
- 12 sugar or cinnamon candy melts
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- To make the wings, insert a toothpick into the top of each cupcake. Place an Oreo half on each side, overlapping the toothpick.
- To make the eyes, melt candy melts according to package directions. Dip the tip of a toothpick into the melted candy and draw two eyes on each cupcake.
- For the fangs, pipe a small amount of vanilla frosting onto the bottom of each cupcake to resemble fangs.
Nutritional Information:
Per cupcake:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Sugar: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Cute and festive
- Perfect for Halloween parties
- Easy to make and assemble
User Comments:
- "These were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so cute and delicious."
- "My kids loved helping me make these. They're so easy to decorate."
- "A fun and creative way to celebrate the holiday."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you don't have candy melts, you can use melted chocolate or dark chocolate chips for the eyes.
- For a more festive touch, you can add sprinkles or edible glitter to the cupcakes before serving.
