Frankenstein Cupcakes

Reviews

• WhidbeyIslandGal
  
  Oct 20, 2011

  So adorable! I really enjoyed making these. I used a kitchen basting brush to apply the corn syrup. I only made the top of the heads black and the whole body green. I let them dry and then put them on the frosted cupcake. (They don't fall off easily) I didn't use licorice or make bolts. But just used frosting to put the m&m's on and put smiley faces on them. My boyfriend/neighbors/co-workers thought they were cute and original. I can't wait to have kids so I can make these every halloween!! :)) (Warning - it does get a LITTLE sticky!)

• suziethefoodie
  
  Oct 18, 2011

  These really did not turn out well at all. Decorative gel fell of the miniature baking bits and bled through the mouth. I had to really got the marshmallows in the corn syrup because it would not cover enough but then the sprinkles started to droop off. Putting them on toothpicks helped and spearing the side also helped to put in the licorice bolts. I would not make these again. Super messy and looked terrible when I was done. Not tasty either.

• swimom
  
  Sep 19, 2011

  takes a delicate hand, maybe a ton of experience, looks easy but didn't turn out picture perfect like you see

• mariesta
  
  Nov 1, 2010

  I made a similar one from a different web site, the only thing I did differnt was to add vanilla pudding in the cupcakes and I sprayed the marshmellos with green food coloring. It toke alot of work but they are so cute and creative, so worth it!! Kids love it!!

• Corely
  
  Oct 31, 2010

  These are very labor intensive, it took me 2 and a half hours to decorate and assemble after baking and cooling the cupcakes. By the next morning when I needed them most had lost their eyes. I was not happy. Most people preferred my worms and dirt cupcakes to the Frankensteins' and I ended up bring half home.

• red_savage1
  
  Oct 31, 2010

  I have not made this particular recipe, but something very similar. For ease and less mess, do not use the corn syrup. Dip marshmallows in water, gently shake off excess, roll in colored sugars and place on wax paper or whatever to let set. Works great.

• topdesk
  
  Oct 29, 2010

  Instead of using cupcakes we used giant marshmellows and used pretzel sticks for the bolt on Frankies neck. I will possitivly make these again. My grandchildren love them. So did thier parents.

• mattsmom53
  
  Oct 28, 2010

  They are cute but a little too time consuming and messy for me to want to make again.

• Mare1960
  
  Oct 12, 2010

  It amazes me how critical people are about recipes! Saying "not healthy".....then DONT MAKE IT if you want healthy and leave your opinions to yourself. Whats wrong with one cupcake that is sweet and yummy? Its not like one child will eat the entire dozen.

• Suzzie12
  
  Oct 2, 2010

  I didn't like this recipe. Corn syrup isn't good for kids, especially if they are going to eat those marshmellows. Next time think of something healthier. This is a poor recipe and could be made better.