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Creepy Crawly Spider Cupcakes
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Turn innocent cupcakes into scary black spiders with black-tinted frosting, black string licorice and other assorted candies.

Makes 24 (1 cupcake) servings.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 package (18 1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 container (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
McCormick® Black Food Color
Assorted decorations, such as chocolate sprinkles, black string licorice, red candy-coated pieces and white chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding vanilla.

2. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.

3. Tint frosting black with 1/2 teaspoon black food color. Frost cupcakes, mounding frosting in center of cupcake to create a dome shape. Sprinkle cupcakes with chocolate sprinkles. Cut string licorice into 2-inch lengths and use for the spider legs. Attach candy-coated pieces to flat side of chocolate chips with some frosting. Use for the eyes.

Tips

Test Kitchen Tip: For easier measurement, 1/4 tsp. Food Color = 20 to 25 drops

NUTRITION INFORMATION

per serving

Calories: 295

Fat: 15 g

Carbohydrates: 37 g

Cholesterol: 27 mg

Sodium: 313 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 3 g

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