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Spider Cupcakes

24 servings
Clock1h 10min Cook

Ingredient List

  • 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
  • 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) chocolate instant pudding mix
  • ⅓ cup orange sugar-sweetened soft drink mix
  • 2 Tbsp. hot water
  • 1 can (16 oz.) ready-to-spread white frosting
  • 24 OREO Cookies
  • 12 pieces black string licorice (32 inches each)
  • 48 miniature candy-coated chocolate pieces

Nutritional Information

Calories320
Total fat14g
Saturated fat3g
Cholesterol25mg
Sodium370mg
Total Carbohydrate48g
Dietary fiber1g
Total sugars35g
Protein3g
Calcium4% DV
Iron10% DV
  1. 1
    Prepare cake batter as directed on package; blend in dry pudding mix. Spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool completely.
  2. 2
    Dissolve drink mix in hot water. Stir into frosting in bowl until well blended. Use to frost cupcakes, reserving some of the frosting for attaching the decorations.
  3. 3
    Cut each licorice piece into 16 (2-inch) lengths; set aside. Place 1 cookie on top of each cupcake; insert 4 licorice pieces into frosting on each side of cookie for the spider's legs. Use reserved frosting to attach chocolate pieces to tops of cookies for the spiders' eyes.