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You can assemble these fun little cakes the day before serving. Refrigerate in a covered, deep container and remove 1 hour before serving.

Graveyard Cupcakes

Tombstones:

12 oval sandwich cookies

1 (.68-ounce) tube red or black writing gel

Trees:

6 black licorice twists

Cupcakes:

12 unfrosted cupcakes, homemade or purchased

1 (16-ounce) container vanilla frosting

Green food coloring

12 candy pumpkins (similar to candy corn)

1. For tombstones: Cut 1/3 off each cookie; pipe "RIP" (Rest in Peace) on large pieces with writing gel; set aside.
2. For trees: Cut each licorice twist in half crosswise. Starting at cut end, cut 6 to 8 "branches" to about halfway down twist; set aside.
3. Tint frosting to desired shade of green. Frost cupcakes. Insert tombstone in center, tree behind and a candy pumpkin in front.

Serves 12.