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Spider Cupcakes

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
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 miniature baking bits
192 pieces black licorice (3 inches)

Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Fill 24 greased or
paper-lined muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 21-26 minutes or until a toothpick
comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to
cool completely. 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. Cool to 110°. Transfer to a large bowl.
Beat until thickened and mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 8 minutes.
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

Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 29, 2008

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Spider Cupcakes cont.

of frosting on each baking bit and press on cupcakes for eyes. 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.