How to Make Owl Cupcakes for Fall and Halloween!

Learn how to create these whimsical Halloween Owl Cupcakes using dollar store ingredients – a budget-friendly and easy treat perfect for the kids to make!

These Halloween owl cupcakes turned out so cute. 🦉

Affordable Halloween Delights: Owl Cupcakes on a Budget

Surprise your taste buds and your wallet with these whimsical Owl Cupcakes made from affordable ingredients found right at your local dollar store. Who said Halloween treats had to be expensive? These budget-friendly delights are not only easy on the pocket but also perfect for getting the kids involved in some festive kitchen fun. Whether you’re planning a spooky Halloween party or just want to enjoy some creative baking, these owl cupcakes are a charming addition to your holiday spread.

Hoots and Howls in the Kitchen

Creating these adorable Owl Cupcakes is a breeze, thanks to the simplicity of the dollar store ingredients. Gather the little ones for a delightful afternoon of decorating – let them add the eyes and beaks to bring these cute creatures to life.

The best part? You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy a delicious and memorable Halloween treat. With a dash of creativity and a few dollar store finds, you can have a hoot of a time in the kitchen while crafting these whimsical owl cupcakes that are sure to be a hit at your Halloween gathering.

I switched things up a little when I was whipping up these cute Owl Cupcakes — I decided it might be fun to match the candy-coated chocolate eyes to my cupcake liners!

I love the matching look and if you’re baking with little kids, this might be a really fun (and delicious!) learning experience for them too!

HOW TO MAKE OWL CUPCAKES

EQUIPMENT

• cupcake liners (I used silicone liners)

INGREDIENTS

• chocolate cake mix (or any other flavor)
• chocolate frosting
• Oreo cookies (or off-brand)
• M&M candies (or off-brand)
• candy corn

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bake cupcakes according to the box instructions, using desired cupcake liners.
2. Frost with chocolate frosting.
3. Place Oreos on cupcakes for the eyes.
4. Place M&M candies for the pupils.
5. Add candy corn for the nose.

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How to Make Owl Cupcakes for Fall and Halloween!

Yield: 24

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Decorating: 25 minutes mins

Total Time: 55 minutes mins

Discover the thrifty delight of creating these whimsical Halloween Owl Cupcakes using affordable dollar store ingredients – a budget-friendly and easy treat perfect for the kids to make!

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Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix or any other flavor
• 1 container chocolate frosting
• 1 box Oreo cookies or off-brand Oreos
• 1 bag M&M candies or off-brand M&Ms
• 1 bag candy corn

Equipment

• 24 cupcake liners I used silicone liners

Instructions 

• Bake cupcakes according to the box instructions, using desired cupcake liners. Let cool.
• Frost with chocolate frosting.
• Place Oreos on cupcakes for the eyes.
• Place M&M candies for the pupils.
• Add candy corn for the nose.
• Enjoy!

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Amy @ Mom Spark

For 16 years, I have been the creator & full-time blogger of Mom Spark. I’ve also created content for numerous outlets such as Good Housekeeping, Better Homes & Gardens, & Huff Post.