Halloween Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds white buttercream fondant (available at most craft stores)
• Cornstarch, for rolling the fondant
• 12 cupcakes with chocolate frosting
• 12 small lollipops
• 1 small tube black decorating gel

Method

1. Roll out the fondant: Dust your work surface and rolling pin lightly with cornstarch. Roll out half of the fondant into a large circle, about 1/16 inch thick. Using a 4-inch round cookie cutter or paring knife, cut out circles. Gather any scraps, re-roll, and cut again. Repeat with the remaining fondant until you have 12 circles.
2. Frost the cupcakes: Spread a generous, smooth layer of frosting on each cupcake to create a flat, even surface for the ghosts to sit on.
3. Form the ghosts: Place each fondant circle over a lollipop and gently shape it into a ghost. Press lightly around the lollipop to create the ghost shape.
4. Assemble the cupcakes: Insert each ghost lollipop into the center of a frosted cupcake, pushing all the way down so the lollipop stands up straight.
5. Add the eyes: Using the black decorating gel, squeeze out small dots to create the ghost’s eyes on the fondant.

Source: onceuponachef.com

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