Spider Cupcakes
Prep time15 min
Total time1hr 10min
ServingsMakes 24 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
Preparation
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recipe Tips
- 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.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 14g | |
| Saturated fat 3g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | |
| Sodium 370mg | |
| Carbohydrate 48g | |
| Dietary fiber 1g | |
| Total sugars 35g | |
| Protein 3g | |
| Vitamin A | 0 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 4 %DV |
| Iron | 10 %DV |
