Spooky Gelatin Bubble Cupcakes

Name: Spooky Gelatin Bubble Cupcakes
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3 to 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 to 4 wooden pop sticks; 3 to 4 water balloons, filled with air; 4 tablespoons water; 2 to 3 drops food coloring; 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin; Black decorating gel; 3 to 4 frosted cupcakes

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 5 min. YIELD: 3 to 4 servings.

It's so much fun to make these and decorate with them! Bubbles can be made weeks ahead. Turn them into orange pumpkins, multi-colored balloons -- whatever! —Sarah Thompson, Taste of Home Culinary Director

Ingredients

3 to 4 wooden pop sticks
3 to 4 water balloons, filled with air
4 tablespoons water
2 to 3 drops food coloring
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
Black decorating gel
3 to 4 frosted cupcakes

Directions

1. Insert wooden pop sticks through tied ends of balloons; set aside. Combine water and food coloring in a bowl slightly larger than largest balloon. Stir in gelatin. Microwave gelatin mixture on high for 15 seconds; stir until smooth. Holding a pop stick, dip one balloon into gelatin mixture, turning to coat; allow excess to drip off. Insert pop stick into Styrofoam to keep upright.
2. Repeat with remaining balloons; let dry overnight. Carefully pierce dried balloons; remove from gelatin bubbles. Using scissors, trim openings if necessary. Decorate as desired with black decorating gel. To serve, place gelatin bubbles on top of frosted cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts

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