Aren’t they a hoot? And so much fun to make!
I took my favorite chocolate cake recipe and made it into cupcakes…
…and while they were baking, I melted some chocolate chips and piped out “RIP” on some Mint Milano cookies. If I mucked up some letters, I just “erased” them and used the other end. They’d be stuck halfway into the cupcake anyway, so no one would spy my BOO-boos (oh, see, I made a pun again.)
The cookies are the ones from Pepperidge Farm and come in a pack like this.
I frosted the cupcakes with chocolate icing, and dusted the tops with powdered cocoa. The cocoa settled into the frosting after a bit and made it look like dirt!
Then, I simply stuck my decorated “tombstones” into each cupcake, making some crooked, because that made the ghoulish treats more interesting to look at.
These, by the way, were TO DIE FOR with a tall glass of ice-cold milk. 
Something for the baker in you to consider the next time Halloween raps on your door! 
November 4th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Those look so rich and yummy! Lovin’ the milano tombstones.
November 4th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
OMG that is so cute! I want so much
I really should collect all these ideas for when Halloween comes around again 
November 4th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
These look great! Now, can you give us some ideas of baked goodies as Christmas giveaways? I have LOTS of neighbors on my list!
November 4th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
J., these are so cute! You gave me an idea for next Halloween (although it’s still a year from now). Yummiee looking! Wish I could have one!
I miss baking…I should get back to it soon.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Ang galeng galeng mo naman! Ikaw lang nag-isip niyan????
J, my kids will be envious of your kids because their Mama is so talented. Yours will win all kinds of contests! 
November 4th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
J. that’s so lovely kahit medyo spooky lolz.
I’ll do that next halloween.
November 4th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
They look great and yummy! Too bad we don’t really celebrate Haloween here in Brazil, ’cause these would be quite a hit ’round here.
November 5th, 2008 at 1:57 am
j. ana YOU ARE THE SHIZNITZ!!! how cute are those??!!! super duper nice as halloween gifts or pang party at home.
would you have any nice ideas such as this one for christmas? pray tell! para I can prepare na and as usual, mangongopya, hee hee!
November 5th, 2008 at 11:28 am
omg those cupcakes look awesome!!! and natawa ako sa “booboo” joke hehehe.
November 5th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Those cupcakes look creepy huh, hehe, but i can devour them so easily, why? because of the chocolate icing!
November 6th, 2008 at 3:05 am
Jess
- These treats were a treat to make!
Sinta
- Does Octavia like chocolate?
All Things,
- Abbie from Great ‘98, isdatchu? You know what my clearest memory of you from college is? You painted my nails once, at a party. They were beige and I’d been unsuccessful in making them look un-streaky. You did them like a pro! Ahaha. I’ll blog about Christmas gift ideas soon. Stay tuned.
Kg
- Hope you find time to bake soon!
Vi
You can find anything online!
- Shamefully I didn’t dream this up all on my own. I found the idea online.
Jeanny
- You can totally make these
Nana
- Hallo! Thanks for stopping by my curly patch of the world wide web. I’m heading over to your blog to check it out!
Mai
- Thank you for the compliments. Mid-next week, I might do a special post on Christmas gift ideas.
Toni
- Hee. You can have one of ‘em cupcakes (virtually! Sorry!)
Sheng
- You’re an icing freak? Me too!
November 8th, 2008 at 7:51 am
This is a late reaction. Forgive me, just now I read this post! I’d be happy to bite some of those unique cupcakes. They’re not deadly at all. Amazingly appetizing!
November 10th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
it’s me indeed, j.
i don’t remember that particular nail-painting incident, but i imagine it was one of those things that happened at linds’ house. what i remember most clearly from one of those parties is all the screaming that ensued after daniel started playing a porno dvd!!! hahaha. i’m pretty sure via and gretch were in the room then too.
btw, i’m doing a trial run of a christmas baked goodie giveaway right now. if it turns out okay, maybe i’ll blog about it.
November 10th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
also, i’ll add a link to your blog on mine, ok?
thanks!
November 17th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Oh my gosh, those are amazing! How cute. I love your blog, J. I’m just catching up on some of these great entries. Hope to see you when you come to New York!