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Pull-Apart Graveyard Cupcakes

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Pull-Apart Graveyard Cupcakes are a spooky and fun Halloween dessert where each cupcake is decorated like a tombstone or graveyard scene. Arranged in a connected layout, they form a festive centerpiece that’s easy to make, fun to decorate, and perfect for sharing—no slicing needed!

Ingredients

  • Chocolate cupcake batter (homemade or boxed mix)
  • Chocolate frosting
  • Crushed chocolate cookies (for ‘dirt’)
  • Mini chocolate cookies or graham crackers (for ‘tombstones’)
  • Black or white icing gel (for writing)
  • Halloween candy decorations (gummy worms, candy pumpkins, bones, etc.)
  • Optional: green frosting or green-dyed shredded coconut (for ‘grass’)

Instructions

  1. Bake a batch of chocolate cupcakes (about 12) and let them cool completely.
  2. Arrange the cupcakes close together on a tray in a rectangular ‘graveyard’ shape.
  3. Spread chocolate frosting across the tops to form one connected surface.
  4. Sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies over the frosting to resemble soil.
  5. Write ‘RIP’ or spooky messages on mini cookies or graham crackers using icing gel and press them into the cupcakes as tombstones.
  6. Decorate with candy bones, gummy worms, pumpkins, and green ‘grass’ as desired.
  7. Chill briefly to set the frosting and serve at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use vanilla or red velvet cupcakes for color contrast or spooky effect.
  • Add surprise fillings like jam or marshmallow cream inside the cupcakes.
  • Choose gluten-free or allergy-friendly cupcake mix and candy if needed.
  • Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Let cupcakes come to room temperature before serving for best flavor.

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