Description

These Witch Hat Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. Featuring moist chocolate cupcakes topped with vibrant green cream cheese frosting and adorned with playful Oreo witch hats made from chocolate cookies, orange frosting, and Hershey’s kisses, these cupcakes combine delightful flavors and a whimsical presentation that will enchant kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Scale

Cupcakes

12 chocolate cupcakes (homemade or store-bought)

Witch Hat Toppers

6 Oreo cookies
12 Hershey’s chocolate kisses
1/2 batch cream cheese frosting
Green food coloring
Orange food coloring
White sprinkles
Orange sprinkles

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Instructions

Prepare Frosting: After making the cream cheese frosting, measure out 1/2 cup of it into a separate bowl.
Color Frosting: Add green food coloring to the larger portion of frosting and orange food coloring to the smaller portion, mixing well until vibrant green and orange colors are achieved.
Split Oreos: Carefully split each Oreo cookie in half to get two thin cookie rounds; use the halves with cream filling for the witch hat bases.
Assemble Witch Hats: Place a small spoonful of orange frosting in the center of the cream side of each Oreo half, then gently press a Hershey’s chocolate kiss on top to form the point of the hat. Decorate with white and orange sprinkles while the frosting is still soft. Set aside to firm up.
Frost Cupcakes: Using a piping bag or a spoon, pipe or spread the green frosting in the center of each cupcake, swirling it upwards to create a layered, pointed effect, but avoid spreading the frosting all the way to the edges of the cupcake.
Top with Witch Hats: Place one assembled Oreo witch hat on top of each frosted cupcake.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cupcakes in a covered container until ready to serve to help set the frosting and keep everything fresh.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese frosting for easier coloring and spreading.
Be gentle when splitting Oreos to keep the cream filling intact for sticking the hats together.
For a less sweet option, use dark chocolate kisses.
These cupcakes are best served within 2 days when stored refrigerated.
Allow refrigerated cupcakes to come to room temperature before serving for best flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes (if making cupcakes from scratch)
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American