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This recipe is rather complex, since you're not just making the cupcake itself but also cherry filling and marshmallow topping, but the effect you get looks like it's worth it.

I wonder if there's another way to do this. Maybe a Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade way. Perhaps getting cupcakes from the store and putting white frosting on them and then putting the holes on top with the red dripping from the holes. Nah, just go ahead and make them at the link above. The recipe makes 18 cupcakes, which is a good amount for a party or for your family.

And as a bonus, when you bite into them it looks even more bloody inside!

[via Boing Boing]

Here's a cookie recipe to get you in the mood for Halloween (side note: isn't it interesting how, in the past 10 years or so, Halloween has become a massive holiday for adults?). They're Dulce De Leche Bat Cookies, from Martha Stewart Living.

The recipe calls for an aspic cutter to make the bat shape. I've never used an aspic cutter before, but if Martha says you have to...

Conveniently, even if it isn't Halloween, these cookies would be good for your next Batman-themed party.

I'll usually think of any excuse to eat pizza. New episode of my favorite TV show is on tonight? I'll order a pizza! Won $50? Order a pizza! Arbor Day? Pizza time!

So Halloween is just a perfect a night as any other to have some pizza. This one from Betty Crocker you make yourself. The giant slab of cheese in spider-shapes placed on top of each slice gives it that Halloween look. Maybe you can add some black olives so it really looks Halloweeny.*

Note: you'll need Halloween cookie cutters for this recipe, unless you're really handy with a knife.

*Halloweeny?