Name: Zombies Rising
Yield: Makes 12
Ingredients: 10 Oreo cookies; 1 3/4 oz semisweet chocolate; 1 cup white all-purpose, cake, or pastry flour; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 6 tsp sour cream; 2 tbsp water; 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips; 12 1/2 oz Half and Half , colored green with 1 drop mint green paste food coloring; 1 quantity Dark Chocolate Ganache; 2/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips; A little clear piping gel; 12 Flies

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Zombies RisingAndrews McMeel Publishing

Take a close look at the graveyard, and you might see a zombie rising from the dead—if you see a rotting hand reaching out from underground, you can be sure the rest of the zombie will soon follow. They're coming to get you This delectable mud cupcake gives you a taste of the grave from the zombie's perspective. Remember to warn your guests that the hand is secured using a toothpick.

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