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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Spooky Spider Cupcakes are creepy Ingredients:
1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size) |
2 cups sugar |
1/2 cup baking cocoa |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
1/2 cup milk |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
12 large marshmallows |
chocolate sprinkles |
48 m&m's® brand mini chocolate candies |
192 pieces black licorice (3 inches) |
Directions:
1. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions.
2. Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 21-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
4. Cool to 110°. Transfer to a large bowl. Beat until thickened and mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 8 minutes.
5. Cut marshmallows in half widthwise; place a half on each cupcake. Frost marshmallow and top of cupcake. Dip cupcakes in chocolate sprinkles. Place a dab of frosting on each M&M and press on cupcakes for eyes.
6. For spider legs, use a metal or wooden skewer to poke four holes on opposite sides of cupcakes; insert a piece of licorice into each hole. Yield: 2 dozen.
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