Page 275 - Cupcakes

handle.

Count on 15 to 18 cupcakes fitting in the cardboard shirt boxes from the
laundry that measure nearly 16 by 11 inches. Line them with waxed paper,
and either place the lid on the box or, if the cupcakes are too tall, drape the
top with plastic wrap or waxed paper.

HALLOWEEN SPIDER CUPCAKES

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Favorite cupcake alert! My kids and husband nearly inhaled these cupcakes,
which are as adorable to look at as they are scrumptious to eat. Imagine rich
devil’s food cake, smeared with buttercream frosting, and topped with a crunchy
chocolate treat in the shape of a spider. Don’t worry, no real creepy-crawlies in
this recipe!

MAKES 24 CUPCAKES (2½ INCHES EACH)
PREPARATION TIME: 30 MINUTES
SPIDER CHILLING TIME: 30 TO 40 MINUTES

BAKING TIME: 16 TO 20 MINUTES