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Ghostly Chocolate Cupcake Bites

Ghostly Chocolate Cupcake Bites
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Deliciously fun Halloween treats that combine rich chocolate cupcakes with whimsical marshmallow ghosts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup boiling water (or hot coffee)
  • 24 large marshmallows
  • 12 ounces high-quality white chocolate chips or wafers
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)
  • 1 tube black decorating icing or a food-safe edible marker

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with festive paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk for about 30 seconds until evenly blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Slowly incorporate the boiling water (or hot coffee) into the batter, mixing carefully until the batter is thin and well combined.
  6. Using a spoon or a cupcake scoop, fill each mini muffin liner about two-thirds full. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 5-10 minutes before delicately transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Melt the white chocolate chips in intervals in the microwave (20-30 seconds at a time), stirring until smooth. Mix in coconut oil or vegetable shortening to make the chocolate smoother.
  9. Dip each marshmallow in the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper until set.
  10. Use the icing to draw eyes and mouths on the marshmallows.
  11. Attach the marshmallow ghosts to the cooled cupcakes using a dollop of melted chocolate or frosting.

Notes

For the best flavor, use high-quality chocolate and fresh ingredients.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/ghostly-chocolate-cupcake-bites/

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