Spider Cupcakes

Spider Cupcakes
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Spider Cupcakes a try. This recipe makes 24 servings with 265 calories, 2g of protein, and 6g of fat each. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 55 minutes. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. Halloween will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of chocolate sprinkles, marshmallows, m&m's minis, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

1
Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions.
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Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
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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.
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For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
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Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
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Cool to 110°.
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Transfer to a large bowl. Beat until thickened and mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 8 minutes.
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Cut marshmallows in half widthwise; place a half on each cupcake. Frost marshmallow and top of cupcake. Dip cupcakes in chocolate sprinkles.
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Place a dab of frosting on each M&M and press on cupcakes for eyes.
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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.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In55 m.
Servings24
Health Score0
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