Spider Cupcakes
Time1h 10min
Makes24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
- 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) chocolate instant pudding mix
- ⅓ cup orange sugar-sweetened soft drink mix
- 2 Tbsp. hot water
- 1 can (16 oz.) ready-to-spread white frosting
- 24 OREO Cookies
- 12 pieces black string licorice(32 inches each)
- 48 miniature candy-coated chocolate pieces
Putting it together
- 1.Prepare cake batter as directed on package; blend in dry pudding mix. Spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool completely.
- 2.Dissolve drink mix in hot water. Stir into frosting in bowl until well blended. Use to frost cupcakes, reserving some of the frosting for attaching the decorations.
- 3.Cut each licorice piece into 16 (2-inch) lengths; set aside. Place 1 cookie on top of each cupcake; insert 4 licorice pieces into frosting on each side of cookie for the spider's legs. Use reserved frosting to attach chocolate pieces to tops of cookies for the spiders' eyes.
Tips and Tricks
Size-Wise:With their built-in portion control, these spooky cupcakes are great treats to serve at a kids' Halloween party.
Make Ahead:Cupcakes can be decorated up to 8 hours before serving.
Nutrition Information
| Calories: | 320 |
| Total fat: | 14g |
| Saturated fat: | 3g |
| Cholesterol: | 25mg |
| Sodium: | 370mg |
| Total Carbohydrate: | 48g |
| Dietary fiber: | 1g |
| Total sugars: | 35g |
| Protein: | 3g |
| Calcium: | 4% DV |
| Iron: | 10% DV |