A Lazy Afternoon of Fun Courtesy of Wilton {Halloween Cupcakes}

Yesterday we had a bit of a lazy Sunday afternoon for the first time in ages, so I thought it would be fun to whip up a batch of cupcakes for the kids to decorate. Typically I prefer to cook from scratch whenever possible, but last minute baking sessions like this call for a little Betty Crocker action… So we threw together a boxed devil’s food cake batter.

Frosting cupcakes has never been my forte, but after digging around on the Wilton website, I learned that a large open star frosting tip makes quick and easy work for this purpose. Specifically, they recommend the Wilton #32 tip. I’ll admit that I was a bit skeptical of whether or not I could pull this off, but I mixed up some buttercream icing and set to work.

I’m pretty proud of how they turned out! I don’t think I’ll be winning Cupcake Wars anytime soon, but they’re certainly much lovelier than when I attempt to frost my cupcakes with a knife.

Wilton sent me a variety of Halloween-themed decorations, much to the delight of my five kiddos. The colorful sprinkles mixed with candy pumpkins and bats were a total hit, and the pumpkin and ghost cupcake toppers were the perfect final touch.

Though they made quite the mess, watching their little fingers carefully place the sprinkles and candies on the frosted cupcakes made it all worthwhile. Sure they went a bit heavy on the sprinkles, but I’m pretty sure in their minds that’s the best part.

And how did they taste? Well, my littlest wasted no time at all in biting into one. He proclaimed it to be “Totally ‘licious!” I wouldn’t call him a cupcake connoisseur, but he knows what he likes, LOL.

If you’re not familiar with Wilton products, they have an amazing selection for every occasion. Be sure to look for their fall and Thanksgiving themed products right now to host your own inexpensive lazy Sunday afternoon!

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