Spooky Spider Cupcakes/Muffins for a Howling Halloween!

Spider cupcakes/muffins are a popular Halloween treat, often enjoyed at parties and events. They are a fun and spooky way to celebrate the holiday!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Spooky Spider Cupcakes/Muffins for a Howling Halloween!

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Chocolate chips
• 24 pieces Black licorice laces
• 24 pieces Candy eyes
• 1 cup Chocolate frosting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake/muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake/muffin liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cupcakes/muffins to cool completely before decorating.
7. To decorate, spread a thin layer of chocolate frosting on each cupcake/muffin. Cut the black licorice laces into 2-inch pieces and place 8 pieces on each cupcake/muffin to resemble spider legs. Place 2 candy eyes on each cupcake/muffin.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 22g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.