Written By: Cove Johnson Rabidoux
Halloween is right around the corner, and baking on Halloween is just as festive as trick-or-treating and carving pumpkins. However, to make your Halloween baked goods truly festive, you need to include some spooky decorations. Thankfully, we have compiled the five most spectacular ways. You can decorate Halloween desserts. These creepy and delicious decorations are guaranteed to bring your desserts to a new level.
Gummy Bear Worms
Gummy bear worms are a great way to decorate your Halloween desserts! Plus, they are simple. All you need to do is cut the gummy worms into small segments and place them on top of your dessert. If you want to add even more decoration to your Halloween dessert, crush up chocolate cookies and sprinkle them on your dessert so it looks like the worms are crawling in the dirt. Overall, gummy bears and some chocolate "dirt" are sure to enhance your Halloween desserts and make them scary good.
Fondant Pumpkins
Fondant is a type of frosting made from corn syrup, sugar, and water. It is often used to decorate baked goods, including cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. What makes fondant perfect for decorations is that it is thick and pliable and can be sculpted, shaped, and rolled. While fondant is slightly more complicated to use than other ingredients, it is a wonderful way to add extra decorations to your Halloween baked goods. To make fondant pumpkins, roll some orange fondant into balls. Next, use a skewer to make a hole at the top of the ball for the "stem." Then, roll out a thin strip of brown fondant and put it on top of the stem. Next, score the ball with a knife to create a realistic pumpkin texture. With a bit of imagination, you can create a unique and realistic Halloween decoration.
Hershey Kisses Witches Hat
Hershey Kisses witches hats are one of the easiest Halloween dessert decorations you can make. These chocolates are perfect for decoration because they look identical to mini witch hats. They will also add a delicious and comforting chocolate flavor to your baked goods. To make mini witches hats, place the Hershey Kisses upright in the center of your dessert with the pointed end facing up. Also, similar to the last decoration, you can make these "hats" look more realistic by adding Oreos to them. Simply add an Oreo cookie to your dessert and then use melted chocolate or frosting to stick the Hershey Kiss to the Oreo.
Marshmallow Spiderwebs
Marshmallow spiderwebs are a trendy but simple way to top Halloween desserts. To make this decoration, you will need a baking sheet, a baking mat, a piping bag, and marshmallows. Start by heating your marshmallows in a pan on the stovetop. Once your marshmallows are pliable, use both of your hands to stretch a spoonful of marshmallows into stringy strands, creating a spiderweb effect. You can then stretch the marshmallow spiderweb over your cupcakes or cakes. Overall, marshmallow spiders are sure to add a fun and creepy element to your baked goods.
Eyeball Candies
A final decoration idea for your Halloween desserts is eyeball sprinkles. Edible candy eyeballs don't just make your dessert extra spooky, but they add a unique textural element. To use these candies, ice your desserts and then place the candy eyeballs on top of the frosting in whatever pattern you like. For example, you could arrange them so they look like the eyes or a monster, or you could put them in a circle or a grid. Whatever design you choose, eyeball candies will give your desserts a fun and Halloween-y touch.
One of the best parts of Halloween (besides the candy) is the opportunity to get creative with spooky decorations for your Halloween desserts. Whether you choose edible eyeball candies, fondant pumpkins, or marshmallow spiderwebs, adding these blood-curdling decorations will surely make your Halloween treats a hit at any party!
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