Spider Cupcakes

Name: Spider Cupcakes
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; Sprinkles; 24 miniature marshmallows, cut in half; 48 M&M's minis; 192 pieces black licorice (3 inches)

11 ingredients

6 steps

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
Sprinkles
24 miniature marshmallows, cut in half
48 M&M's minis
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 in 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 large marshmallows in half crosswise; place a half on each cupcake. Frost marshmallow and top of cupcake. Dip cupcakes in sprinkles. Place a dab of frosting on each miniature marshmallow and press on to cupcakes. Place a dab of frosting on each M&M and press on to marshmallows 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.