Place the yellow sheet on the cutting mat. Select the yellow hair and turn off the rest. Cut and weed. Food coloring: I recommend using gel food coloring rather than the liquid kind. It gives more intense results using less food coloring.

Here is a step-by-step overview of the process to make this recipe with pictures to help you visualize the piping technique. The full recipe and instructions are in the printable recipe card below. A faster re-recording of the song (titled "Hocus Pocus 2" or "Hocus Pocus II" in some markets) was released in Europe in 1972. Buoyed by a live performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test in December 1972 and a subsequent barnstorming British club tour, [5] this version rose to No. 20 on the UK charts in late January 1973. [6] "Hocus Pocus" was also released as a single on the Sire Records label in the United States and Canada in 1973. It peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 the weeks of June 2 and 9 in the US and No. 18 in Canada during the spring and summer of that year. [7] [8] Cocoa powder: I love ghiradelli and rodelle cocoa powder, but I typically test recipes with Hershey's because that is the most readily available brand that I think most people have in their pantry. And it tastes great! Start by "blooming" the cocoa powder & espresso powder: This is where you add boiling hot water to the cocoa powder and espresso powder in a large bowl and whisk them together. The heat from the hot water actually brings out and intensifies the chocolatey-ness of the cocoa powder in a way that doesn't happen if you just add it with the flour later on.Step into the enchanting world of Hocus Pocus as you explore Hallmark's captivating collection of gifts and ornaments. Inspired by the beloved Disney movie (and its 2022 streaming sequel), our collection captures the magic, humor and nostalgia that fans have come to adore. Whether you're a fan or in search of the perfect Hocus Pocus gift idea for a fellow enthusiast, our carefully curated collection is guaranteed to ignite your imagination and transport you to a world where witches, spells and hilarious adventures await. Dust with edible glitter & serve: For a magical sparkle, sprinkle the finished hocus pocus cupcakes with a light dusting of edible glitter for a shimmery effect that might be hard to see in my photos but is so fun in real life. This trio of not-too-spooky hocus pocus cupcakes are delightfully fun for all you witches out there obsessed with Winifred (Winnie), Sarah, and Mary and their exploits on Halloween night. Hocus Pocus is one of our all-time favorite movies and one of the most quotable films ever made! You'll also love our Hocus Pocus Marshmallow Pops! Place the orange vinyl on the cutting mat. Select the orange hair and lips. Turn off the rest. Cut and weed.

Experience the spellbinding allure of Hocus Pocus with Keepsake Ornaments. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these ornaments depict your favorite characters, including the mischievous Sanderson sisters—Mary, Sarah and Winifred. Whether hung on your tree or shared with fellow fans, Hocus Pocus ornaments will infuse your holiday celebrations with pure magic and can be displayed for both Halloween and Christmas. No, definitely not! You can just leave it out if you don't have it on hand, but many people love it because it deepens the chocolate flavor of the cupcakes without actually making it taste like coffee. Recipe Tips Everything is made from-scratch for the best possible flavor. Although you could certainly use a mix, if you wanted to. Todd, Frank (24 May 2018). "Todd's Baby Boomer Trivia: Volume 21". My Central Jersey . Retrieved 2 August 2021. These fun and easy cupcakes are great for a hocus pocus themed Halloween party or birthday (I have an October birthday and always loved making it Halloween themed!). They are way more sweet than spooky, so they are perfect for children.

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Our Hocus Pocus collection is a spellbook of style, a dash of whimsy, and a whole lot of love for the movie that taught us that being a little eerie can be utterly endearing. So, whether you’re a casual fan or someone who starts planning Halloween on November 1st, there’s a piece of Hocus Pocus magic waiting here for you. Espresso powder: After lots of comments on my OG moist chocolate cupcakes about using hot coffee or espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor, I went ahead and used a little espresso powder in these. It really does add depth, although not so much that I think it's totally necessary. So if you want to skip it, you'll be just fine! Make the buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed to incorporate, then increasing the speed gradually. Add just enough milk, one tablespoon at a time, to get the frosting to a nice, pipeable consistency that will still hold its shape. Fill muffin tins ⅔ to ¾ full: I like to use a cookie scoop to fill the paper liners because it gives consistent amounts so the cupcakes are all the same size. Don't overfill because the thin batter actually needs room to rise and overfilling can result in cupcakes that spill out over the tops and don't dome as nicely.

Storage: These hocus pocus cupcakes will be good for about 3-4 days when kept covered in an airtight container on the fridge.We are thrilled that a sequel is in the works and when we saw that the Grand Floridian at Disney World was offering these Hocus Pocus cupcakes filled with "peanut boo-tter" filling, we thought it would be fun to recreate a copycat version of them here for those of us who can't make the trip to enjoy them in person this season! Why you'll want to make this recipe Place the purple vinyl on the cutting mat. Select the purple cauldron and turn off the rest. Cut and weed. Add remaining ingredients: Mix in the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Then add the sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. You can use a mixer or just whisk the batter together by hand since it will be very thin. To make the "Winnie" cupcakes: Pipe a medium-sized swirl covering the cupcake first. Then use the piping tip to pie small swirls on two sides of the base swirl to look like little buns.

To make the "Sarah" cupcakes: This is the easiest of them all. Just pipe and tall swirl of the yellow frosting on each cupcake and you are done with that one! Now layer on the orange hair and lips along with the yellow hair. Do this buy using the transfer tape. Be careful not to get the transfer tape on other items as it may lift. The smaller things like lips I usually use the weeding tool and place them on without transfer tape. a b c "The Story of Focus' Exceptional Hit, 'Hocus Pocus' ". Bandonthewall.org. November 2018. Archived from the original on 22 October 2019. In 1999 the song was covered by German Heavy Metal band " Helloween" and released on their Metal Jukebox album. Freezing: You can freeze both the cupcakes and the buttercream separately. When you are ready to decorate and serve the cupcakes, just thaw the cupcakes on the counter and the frosting in the fridge overnight and then on the counter for at least an hour to come to room temperature. I recommend using a hand mixer to mix the frosting again so it's really smooth and pipeable before decorating and serving the cupcakes.

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To make the "Mary" cupcakes: Use the purple frosting to start piping a swirl covering the cupcake, like normal. But when you approach the top of the cupcake, intentionally draw the swirl off to one side for a lopsided, falling-over look that is reminiscent of Mary's corkscrew hairstyle. Oil AND butter: There is a reason for using both types of fat! Butter gives better flavor, but oil keeps cupcakes more moist. So using them together gives the best of both worlds for these cupcakes! Place the green vinyl on the cutting mat. Select the green potion and turn off the rest. Cut and weed. The song was given new life when it became the musical signature of the Nike Write the Future advertising campaign, shown during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. [5] That year the single re-entered the UK charts at No. 57 and on the Dutch charts at No. 48.