Frightening Bull's Eye Muffins

Frightening Bull’s Eye Muffins are a Halloween-themed version of soft and tasty treats, perfect for celebrating this occasion in a fun way. Here is how you can prepare them:

Ingredients

• 250 g of all-purpose flour
• 120 g of granulated sugar
• 100 g of melted butter
• 120 ml of whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Apricot jam (for the “pupil”)
• Raspberry or strawberry jelly (for the “blood”)
• Unsweetened cocoa powder (for the “outline of the eye”)
• Dark chocolate (to create optional scary veins)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a muffin pan by lining it with paper cups.
2. In a bowl, mix the sifted flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until they become light and frothy.
4. Add the melted butter and milk to the egg mixture, gently stirring.
5. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ones and mix until you get a smooth batter without overworking it.
6. Fill the paper cups two-thirds with this batter.
7. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and well risen.
8. Let the muffins cool before proceeding to decoration.
9. Use a piping bag or a teaspoon to create a hollow at the top of each muffin and fill it with apricot jam, forming the “pupil.”
10. Outline this hollow with a bit of cocoa powder sifted through a strainer to create the “outline of the eye.”
11. Carefully add the raspberry or strawberry jelly around to simulate the “blood.”
12. If you’re feeling creative, melt some dark chocolate and with the help of a toothpick, create “veins” on the white of the eye to make it even more frightening.

The trick is in balancing decoration that is both appetizing and scary, capturing the spirit of Halloween. Have fun and enjoy your meal!