Mini Spooky Spider Cupcakes

Celebrate Halloween and bake up some frightful fun with our Mini Spooky Spider Cupcakes recipe. This kid-friendly dessert is easy to make and customizable. It is a perfect treat for parties and sure to bre a hit with ghouls and boys of ages.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

• 15.25 ounces Devils Food Cake Mix
• 16 ounces chocolate frosting Reserve 2 Tablespoons in a plastic bag for your glue
• 1 cup chocolate sprinkles
• 24 mini marshmallows
• ¼ cup mini M&Ms
• 5 pieces red pull n peel licorice

How to Make Mini Spooky Spider Cupcakes

1. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions.
2. Line mini cupcake pan with small paper-liners. Fill liner with about 1 tablespoon of batter.
3. Bake in a preheated 350℉ for about 10-12 minutes or until no longer gooey in the middle. Watch them closely, so they do not burn. Transfer to a wire rack, and cool completely.
4. Spread the tops of the cupcakes with frosting. Then, coat the tops with chocolate sprinkles.
5. Cut the marshmallows in half crosswise. Using the reserved frosting in a bag, cut a small hole in the corner of the bag. Attach teh two halved marshmallow pieces to each cupcake as eyes. Dot hte center of each marshmallow piece with frosting, and attach the M&M’s. Make sure the M&M’s are facing in, so they do not have Ms on their eyes.
6. Cut each licorice lace into one inch pieces. Press four holes into two sides of each cupcake using the toothpick. Insert a licorice piece into each hole for each spider’s legs. I used 8 pieces for 8 legs.

Cooking Tips

It is vital that you let the cupcakes completely cool before assembling. If you put on thick frosting, it will be faster to stick your licorice legs in.

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Mini Spooky Spider Cupcakes Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Our mini spooky spider cupcakes are full of chocolate and candy, ideal for celebrating your favorite scary holiday with kids.

ServingServing: 24 cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Total Time 32 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

• ▢ 15.25 ounces Devils Food Cake Mix
• ▢ 16 ounces chocolate frosting, Reserve 2 Tablespoons in a plastic bag for your glue
• ▢ 1 cup chocolate sprinkles
• ▢ 24 mini marshmallows
• ▢ ¼ cup mini M&Ms
• ▢ 5 pieces red pull n peel licorice

Equipment

• Cupcake Liners
• Cupcake Pan (Mini)
• Mixing Bowl

Instructions

1. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions.
2. Line mini cupcake pan with small paper-liners. Fill liner with about 1 tablespoon of batter.
3. Bake in a preheated 350℉ for about 10-12 minutes or until no longer gooey in the middle. Watch them closely, so they do not burn. Transfer to a wire rack, and cool completely.
4. Spread the tops of the cupcakes with frosting. Then, coat the tops with chocolate sprinkles.
5. Cut the marshmallows in half crosswise. Using the reserved frosting in a bag, cut a small hole in the corner of the bag. Attach teh two halved marshmallow pieces to each cupcake as eyes. Dot hte center of each marshmallow piece with frosting, and attach the M&M's. Make sure the M&M's are facing in, so they do not have Ms on their eyes.
6. Cut each licorice lace into one inch pieces. Press four holes into two sides of each cupcake using the toothpick. Insert a licorice piece into each hole for each spider's legs. I used 8 pieces for 8 legs.

Notes

It is vital that you let the cupcakes completely cool before assembling. If you put on thick frosting, it will be faster to stick your licorice legs in.

Nutrition

Calories: 194 kcal · Carbohydrates: 34 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 7 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 1 mg · Sodium: 185 mg · Potassium: 97 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 26 g · Vitamin A: 6 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 31 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American

Cost: $10

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Dessert

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