Halloween Bat Muffins
A fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween, these bat-themed muffins are easy to make and sure to delight kids and parents alike.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
- 1 cup sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs or 2 flaxseed eggs
- 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter or neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies like Oreos
- Chocolate wafers for decorating wings
- Candy eyes or chocolate chips for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with Halloween paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined (the batter will be lumpy).
- Fold in crushed chocolate cookies.
- Fill muffin liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool completely before decorating.
- To decorate, press chocolate cookie halves into the sides of each muffin for wings and add candy eyes with icing.
Notes
Let the muffins cool completely before decorating to prevent melting. These can be made a day in advance and refrigerated, adding decorations just before serving.