Spooky Gelatin Bubble Cupcakes

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Recipe by Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

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

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Spooky Gelatin Bubble Cupcakes

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Yield:3 to 4 servings
Prep:5 min
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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
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Directions

  1. 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 Secure in foam block to keep upright.
  2. 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.
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