Mummy Cupcakes
Spooky Mummy Cupcakes made with chocolate cupcakes, sweet frosting, and M&M or candy eyes. The best Halloween party treat recipe!
I love the holiday season for so many reasons—the time spent with my family, decorating my home, and, of course, all the delicious baked treats! Halloween is such a fun time of year to make Halloween cupcakes and other themed spooky treats. These Mummy Cupcakes are not only cute and festive but also super easy to make, making them one of my favorite easy Halloween recipes.
MUMMY CUPCAKES
I’m not one for super scary movies or anything that jumps out to make me scream, and that was my inspiration for these cupcakes. I wanted to create a homemade Halloween treat that had just the right amount of “spook” while still being fun, sweet, and kid-friendly.
When we make these cupcakes, I let my kids take the lead on decorating because anyone can do it! Just pipe the frosting in a zigzag, add two M&M’s or candy eyeballs, and you’re done. Even toddlers can help! 😉 These cupcakes are not only super fun to make but also delicious… I mean, mummy-licious!
Why You’ll Love This Halloween Mummy Cupcakes Recipe:
- Easy-To-Make: Simple ingredients and straightforward decorating make these cupcakes fun for kids and adults alike.
- Perfectly Festive: Cute mummy design makes them a hit for Halloween parties, school events, or family treats.
- Chocolatey Goodness: Rich chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and candy eyes satisfy every sweet tooth.
- Kid-Friendly: Even little hands can help decorate, making it a fun family activity.
- Customizable: Swap candy eyes, M&M’s, or frosting flavors to fit your taste or party theme.
Ingredients
- 18 prepared chocolate cupcakes
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons boiling water
- 1 bag M&M’s or Candy eyeballs (can also use Skittles)
Instructions
Combine powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and boiling water in a medium bowl. Mix all together with a spatula until combined. Spoon mixture into a sandwich baggie.
Cut off a small piece of one corner of the baggie. Pipe frosting onto each cupcake in a zig zag. Top each cupcake with two M&M’s to create the Mummy face.
Servings
This recipe yields: 18 Mummy Cupcakes.
Storage and Reheating
Store your Mummy Cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep the cupcakes soft and the frosting fresh. Avoid refrigerating if possible, as this can dry out the cupcakes and make the frosting harder. If you do refrigerate, let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor. Reheating isn’t necessary, as these cupcakes are best enjoyed at room temperature, but you can warm them slightly in the microwave for 5–10 seconds if desired.
Holly’s Tips for The Best Mummy Cupcakes:
- Use Room-Temperature Butter: Softened butter ensures your frosting is smooth and easy to pipe.
- Mix Frosting Thoroughly: Combine powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and boiling water well to get a creamy, lump-free consistency.
- Pipe Carefully: Cut a small corner of a sandwich bag for piping zigzag frosting; go slowly for neat mummy lines.
- Candy Eyes Placement: Add M&M’s or candy eyeballs on top after piping the frosting while it’s still soft so they stick well.
- Fun For The Whole Family: These cupcakes are kid-friendly; let little ones decorate for a fun Halloween activity.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes! You can bake the chocolate cupcakes in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Decorate them closer to serving for the freshest frosting.
Yes! I used store-bought cupcakes for this recipe. If you bake your own, make sure you let them cool completely before decorating, so the frosting doesn’t melt away.
I used chocolate, but you can get creative with any flavor you love and make it your own!
Absolutely! M&M’s, candy eyeballs, or even Skittles work perfectly for the mummy eyes. Get creative with different colors or shapes!
Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature, then mix thoroughly with powdered sugar, vanilla, and boiling water until smooth.
Yes! You can add a small amount of cocoa powder, almond extract, or other flavorings to the frosting to customize it to your taste.
Use a gluten-free chocolate cupcake mix or homemade recipe, and be sure all candies like M&M’s or candy eyeballs are labeled gluten-free. The frosting ingredients—powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and water—are naturally gluten-free, so you can follow the same piping and decorating steps as usual.
Decorate these cupcakes with M&M candies, Skittles, or candy eyeballs. I found my candy eyeballs at Walmart.
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Looking for more Halloween cupcake recipes? Give my Candy Corn Rice Krispie Cupcakes a try. The Rice Krispies are built to resemble Halloween’s most iconic candy.
Looking for an easy Halloween party snack? My Monster Munch is an assorted treat mix with candy corn, pretzels, and Chex mix. This one is loved by both kids and adults!
Looking for something different? My Spider Web Cookie is a giant, round chocolate cookie with a spider web frosting design that is perfect for your Halloween parties and entertaining.
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Mummy Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 18 prepared chocolate cupcakes
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons boiling water
- 1 bag M&M's or Candy eyeballs (can also use Skittles)
Instructions
- Combine powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and boiling water in a medium bowl. Mix all together with a spatula until combined. Spoon mixture into a sandwich baggie.
- Cut off a small piece of one corner of the baggie. Pipe frosting onto each cupcake in a zig zag. Top each cupcake with two M&M's to create the Mummy face.
Notes
Idea from: Skinny Taste.
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I love how fun and easy these are for kids to help with!!! Super cute!!! I love all things Halloween too…but no scary movies!!!
those are really adorable.
Those turned out so cute! Love their different colored eyes 🙂
These cupcakes are super cute, and so easy!
How cute!
Oh, these are too cute. I love Halloween. 🙂
Sooo cute! I wanna eat it!
<3 Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life
These are too adorable!
Oh how clever! I don’t think I’ve ever seen this idea before. I love it!