SCARECROW AND SPIDER CUPCAKES

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Don't be afraid! This is a fun way to frost and decorate cupcakes that the whole family will enjoy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk or water
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 egg
1 tub Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla or butter cream ready-to-spread frosting
8 fudge-dipped flat-bottom ice-cream cones
Betty Crocker™ Fruit Roll-Ups® strawberry chewy fruit snack rolls
Shredded whole wheat cereal biscuits, crushed
Assorted candies, such as candy corn, red string licorice and small gumdrops
32 candy eyes
1 tub Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate ready-to-spread frosting
48 large black gumdrops
Black shoestring licorice, cut into 4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 16 regular-size muffin cups, or grease and flour muffin cups.
  • Beat Bisquick mix, sugar, milk, shortening, vanilla and egg in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Fill muffin cups about half full.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediantly remove from pan; cool completely. Frost and decorate cupcakes as directed below for Scarecrows and Hairy Spiders. Scarecrows: Frost 8 cupcakes with vanilla frosting. Decorate each ice-cream cone with bow made with fruit rolls. Place ice-cream cone upside down on each cupcake for hat. Arrange crushed cereal on cupcakes for hair. Use candy corn for nose, red licorice and small gumdrops for mouth and candy eyes for eyes. Hairy Spiders: Frost 8 cupcakes with chocolate frosting. Squeeze large black gumdrops, one at a time, through garlic press to form hair; arrange on cupcakes. Insert black licorice pieces into cupcakes for legs. Place candy eyes on large black gumdrops for eyes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg

Ishaqnura Ishaq232
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These cupcakes were a complete disaster. I don't know what I did wrong, but they were inedible.


Monowara Khatun
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as cute as the ones in the picture.


Sseruuma Daniel
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was really good.


Ee Ws
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Saad Shabeer
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cupcakes, but these were actually really good! The frosting is amazing.


Leyah Hayes
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These cupcakes were a little bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They turned out so cute and delicious!


Asra Rostaqi
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I love the way these cupcakes look! They're so creative and unique.


Robyn Hare
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These cupcakes are so cute and festive! I'm sure they'll be a hit at my Halloween party.


Inga Aphelele
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I can't wait to try making these cupcakes! They look so delicious.


Ayaz Janh
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Raymond Beatty
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I made these cupcakes for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best cupcakes they've ever had.


Floresa Baricuatro
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These cupcakes were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so cute and delicious.


Rehan Shoukat
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These cupcakes look amazing! I'm definitely going to try making them for my next Halloween party.


Slim 2
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I love how these cupcakes look! They're so festive and perfect for Halloween. I can't wait to make them.


Angel Makibi
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These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for my Halloween party and everyone loved them. They were the perfect addition to my Halloween spread.


shaheen alam
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I'm not much of a baker, but I decided to give these cupcakes a try and they turned out great! They were a little time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it.


Knifefoxgamer2012
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I love the way they look and they taste even better. Thanks for the great recipe!


Pan nep
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OMG these cupcakes are THE cutest things ever! I made them for my kids' Halloween party and they were a huge hit. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!