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CREEPY CRAWLY SPIDER CUPCAKES

Prep Time:  30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Makes 24 cupcakes.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package (18¼ 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.

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

Recipe & photo courtesy of McCormick & Co.