Spider Cupcakes

• 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 12 large marshmallows
• Sprinkles
• 24 miniature marshmallows, cut in half
• 48 M&M's minis
• 192 pieces black licorice (3 inches)

1. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions.
2. Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350u0b0 for 21-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
4. Cool to 110u0b0. Transfer to a large bowl. Beat until thickened and mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 8 minutes.
5. Cut large marshmallows in half crosswise; place a half on each cupcake. Frost marshmallow and top of cupcake. Dip cupcakes in sprinkles. Place a dab of frosting on each miniature marshmallow and press on to cupcakes. Place a dab of frosting on each M&M and press on to marshmallows for eyes.
6. For spider legs, use a metal or wooden skewer to poke four holes on opposite sides of cupcakes; insert a piece of licorice into each hole.

chocolate cake, sugar, baking cocoa, butter, milk, vanilla, marshmallows, sprinkles, marshmallows, minis, black licorice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spider-cupcakes/ (may not work)