Ghost and Spider Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Coat each cupcake with chocolate frosting and partially insert a peanut butter filled cookie into the top.
2. 2
   Frost the remaining cookie with vanilla frosting.
3. 3
   Draw a spooky expression on each ghost with the decorator's icing.
4. 4
   First, make the spiders by combining the chocolate chips and milk in a glass bowl.
5. 5
   Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until smooth.
6. 6
   Stir in the nuts and chow mien noodles.
7. 7
   Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper.
8. 8
   Stick on extra noodles for spider legs and chill.
9. 9
   Frost the cupcakes white, then top each with a spider.
10. 10
    Yield: 24 cupcakes