Surprise Inside Owl Cupcakes

Surprise Inside Owl Cupcakes are not only adorable but also a delightful treat for any occasion. These cupcakes hide a surprise Oreo cookie inside and are decorated to look like cute owls. Perfect for birthdays, Halloween, or any owl-themed party!

Ingredients:

• 1 box of your favorite cake mix
• Eggs, oil, and water as per cake mix instructions
• 24 Oreo cookies
• 48 candy eyeballs
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring optional
• Miniature chocolate candies for decorating optional

Instructions:

Prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the box

Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature for cupcakes

Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter

Place an Oreo cookie in the center of each cupcake liner, pushing it gently into the batter but not to the bottom

Bake the cupcakes according to the cake mix instructions, usually 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the cake part avoid the cookie center

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely

While the cupcakes cool, make the chocolate ganache by melting the chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl

Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth

Dip the tops of the cupcakes in the chocolate ganache, allowing it to drip down the sides to create the owl's face

Place two candy eyeballs on each cupcake in the chocolate ganache

In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create the frosting

Add food coloring if you want colored frosting

Using a piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag with the corner snipped off, pipe frosting on top of the cupcakes to create the owl's feathers and beak

Add a miniature chocolate candy as the owl's beak

Let the cupcakes set and enjoy your surprise inside owl cupcakes!