Spider Cupcakes

Spider Cupcakes
From www.brightideas.com

• 1 box (18.25 oz.) Devil’s Food cake mix
• 1 can (16 oz.) dark chocolate frosting
• 1 can (10.5 oz.) chocolate sprinkles
• 24 large marshmallows
• ¼ cup M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies
• 48 red or black licorice laces
• 1 toothpick

• 1. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions.
• 2. Line cupcake pans with paper-liners. Fill each cup with 2/3 cup of batter.
• 3. Bake in a preheated 350°F for 18-21 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and cool completely.
• 4. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the chocolate frosting in a resealable plastic bag.
• 5. Spread the tops of the cupcakes with the remaining frosting. Then, coat the tops with the chocolate sprinkles.
• 6. Cut the marshmallows in half crosswise. Using the reserved frosting, attach two marshmallow pieces to each cupcake as eyes. Dot the center of each marshmallow piece with frosting and attach M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies. Then, attach another marshmallow piece with frosting and attach M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies for the mouth.
• 7. Cut each licorice lace into four equal pieces. Press four holes into 2 sides of each cupcake using the toothpick. Insert a licorice piece into each hole for each spider’s legs, 8 pieces per cupcake.