Easy Halloween Cupcakes in a Jar Recipe

Halloween is just around the corner! Did you find that special outfit for you and your little ones? I am certainly not! I have been putting it off, but today we are heading to the store to find outfits for the kids. I know, I know, such a procrastinator, but these past few weeks it has been quite busy around here. Last night my dearest asked me to please make some Halloween treats and as you may already know, I love making easy recipes that I can accomplish in a few steps. Today, I decided to make some easy Halloween cupcakes in a jar, these recipe is so easy and convenience and the best part is that these cupcakes will make the perfect addition to you Halloween entrainment or for a weekend treat for you and your loved ones.

Ingredients:

• 1 box of chocolate cake mix (+ required amount of oil and eggs)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter (set at room temp for 10 minutes, so butter is still slightly cool)
• 8 oz. cream cheese (directly from refrigerator)
• 4 cups powdered confectioner’s sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Orange food coloring
• Sprinkles

Easy Halloween Cupcakes in a Jar Recipe!

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Ingredients

• 1 box of chocolate cake mix, + required amount of oil and eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ⁄2 cup unsalted butter, set at room temp for 10 minutes, so butter is still slightly cool
• 8 oz. cream cheese, directly from refrigerator
• 4 cups powdered confectioner’s sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Orange food coloring
• Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Bake cupcakes according to box directions, and let cool.
2. To make cream cheese frosting: place butter in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Add cream cheese and blend until combined, about 30 seconds.
3. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar and blend on low speed until combined. Increase to medium speed and beat until it begins to get fluffy.
4. Slowly add the milk and beat until fluffy, about 1 minute.
5. Use frosting at once or keep refrigerated until ready to use.
6. Cut cupcakes into haves (horizontally)
7. Place a cupcake half in the bottom of jar
8. Use a piping bag and open star decorating tip to create a frosting layer.
9. Repeat layering cupcake halves and frosting until each jar is almost full. Top with a frosting layer and add sprinkles.

What do you think? Easy, right? Please, share with us what you think of this recipe. And, if you are in the mood to try another easy recipe, try our Franken-Berry Cereal treats recipe here. Also, don’t forget to read through our Halloween Safety tips here. Hope you have an amazing & safe Halloween with your family!