Monster Munch Cupcakes
Unleash your inner monster with these whimsical Monster Munch Cupcakes! Featuring bright purple frosting, googly-eyed marshmallow monsters, and playful pretzel features, these delightful desserts are not just a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. Perfect for Halloween parties, themed celebrations, or just a fun baking day with the kids, each cupcake is topped with a mouthful of mini marshmallow teeth and a mischievous pink fruit chew tongue that will have everyone grinning from ear to ear!
6
Servings
250
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chocolate or Vanilla Cupcakes
6 (Baked in black foil liners)
Vanilla Frosting
1 (16-ounce) can (Use for frosting and eyes)
Neon Purple Food Coloring
As needed (To tint frosting)
Large Marshmallows
9 (Cut in half crosswise)
Thin Pretzel Sticks
18 (For the eyes)
Black Licorice Laces
As needed (Cut into eighteen 2-inch pieces for eyelids)
Mini Marshmallows
12 (Cut in half diagonally for teeth)
Pink Taffy
6 pieces (Softened and shaped into tongues)
Brown Miniature M&M Baking Bits
18 (For pupils in marshmallow eyes)
Instructions
1
Begin by frosting the tops of your baked cupcakes with a generous mound of vanilla frosting. Reserve 1 tablespoon of frosting in a small resealable bag.
2
Tint the remaining vanilla frosting with neon purple food coloring. Warm the purple frosting in the microwave for about 25 to 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds until it reaches a pourable consistency.
3
Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper. Use kitchen scissors to cut each large marshmallow in half crosswise. Carefully insert a pretzel stick into each marshmallow half to create the eyes.
4
Slice the black licorice laces into eighteen 2-inch lengths. Cut the mini marshmallows diagonally to create jagged teeth.
5
Soften the pink taffy in the microwave for up to 3 seconds, then roll each piece into a 3-inch long tongue shape and create a crease down the middle with a knife.
6
Dip the frosted cupcakes into the warm purple frosting, allowing excess to drip off. Set the dipped cupcakes on a wire rack to allow the frosting to set.
7
Dip the tops of the marshmallow eyes into the purple frosting to create eyelids, then add a piece of black licorice lace while the frosting is still wet. Pipe a small dot of vanilla frosting onto each eyeball and press a brown M&M on top for the pupils. Let the eyes set for about 30 minutes.
8
Once the frosting on the cupcakes has set, add additional purple frosting to the tops, allowing it to drip down the sides.
9
While the frosting is still wet, strategically place three to four mini marshmallows on one edge to represent teeth. Insert three marshmallow eyes at varying heights and position the pink taffy tongue under the mini marshmallow teeth.
10
Transfer your delightful Monster Munch Cupcakes to a serving platter and enjoy the monstrous fun!
Nutrition Information
10g
Fat
45g
Carbs
2g
Protein
30g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Monster Munch Cupcakes?
Monster Munch Cupcakes are whimsical desserts featuring bright purple frosting, marshmallow eyes, pretzel features, and pink taffy tongues.
How many cupcakes does this recipe yield?
This recipe is designed to make 6 individual monster cupcakes.
What flavor of cupcakes should I use?
You can use either chocolate or vanilla cupcakes for this recipe.
How do I achieve the pourable frosting consistency?
Warm the purple-tinted vanilla frosting in the microwave for 25 to 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds until it is pourable.
What color is the frosting used for these cupcakes?
The frosting is tinted with neon purple food coloring to give the monsters a vibrant look.
How are the monster eyes constructed?
The eyes are made using large marshmallow halves with a pretzel stick inserted as the base.
What is used for the monster's pupils?
Brown miniature M&M baking bits are used to represent the pupils on the marshmallow eyes.
How do I create the monster's eyelids?
Dip the tops of the marshmallow eyes into purple frosting and attach a 2-inch length of black licorice lace.
What are the monster's teeth made from?
Mini marshmallows cut diagonally are used to create jagged-looking teeth for the cupcakes.
How do I make the pink monster tongues?
Soften pink taffy in the microwave for 3 seconds, roll into a 3-inch shape, and crease the middle with a knife.
What type of cupcake liners are recommended?
The recipe suggests using black foil liners for the cupcakes.
How many eyes does each monster cupcake have?
Each monster cupcake is decorated with three marshmallow eyes at varying heights.
How long should the eyes set before being added to the cupcakes?
The marshmallow eyes should be allowed to set for about 30 minutes after the pupils and eyelids are attached.
What kind of frosting is used in this recipe?
The recipe uses one 16-ounce can of vanilla frosting, which is later tinted purple.
Why do I need to reserve a tablespoon of vanilla frosting?
A small amount of white frosting is reserved to pipe dots onto the eyeballs so the M&M pupils can be attached.
Are these cupcakes suitable for Halloween?
Yes, these are perfect for Halloween parties, themed celebrations, or fun baking activities with children.
What is the calorie count per cupcake?
Each Monster Munch Cupcake contains approximately 250 calories.
How much fat is in one serving?
One cupcake contains about 10 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in a single cupcake?
There are 45 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much sugar is in these cupcakes?
Each cupcake contains 30 grams of sugar.
How much protein is in one serving?
Each cupcake provides 2 grams of protein.
How are the cupcakes coated in the purple frosting?
The cupcakes are dipped into the warm purple frosting, and the excess is allowed to drip off on a wire rack.
What type of licorice is used for the eyelids?
The recipe uses black licorice laces cut into 2-inch lengths.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
How should I position the teeth on the monster?
Strategically place three to four mini marshmallow halves on one edge of the cupcake to represent teeth.
Where does the tongue go?
The pink taffy tongue should be positioned directly under the mini marshmallow teeth.
How do I prep the large marshmallows for the eyes?
Use kitchen scissors to cut nine large marshmallows in half crosswise to create eighteen eye bases.
How do I make the frosting look like it's dripping?
After the initial coat sets, add additional purple frosting to the tops of the cupcakes, allowing it to drip naturally down the sides.
Can children help make these cupcakes?
Yes, this is a great recipe for a fun baking day with kids due to the playful assembly of the monster faces.
What is the primary feature of the frosting used?
The frosting is neon purple and applied in two stages to create a dipped and dripped look.