Spider Halloween Cupcakes Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Line a cupcake tin with 18 cupcake liners.

3. Combine the pumpkin puree and water in a large bowl, then mix to combine.

4. Add the chocolate cake mix, then beat for 2 minutes.

5. Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full.

6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.

Glaze:

1. Combine the confectioners’ sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl.

2. Add the vanilla and 1 tablespoon of milk, adding ¼ teaspoon more at a time if needed until smooth.

Assemble Cupcakes:

1. Place the sprinkles in a bowl.

2. Spread just under 1 teaspoon of the glaze over the cupcake, then quickly dip into the bowl of sprinkles.

3. Quickly add eyes before the glaze dries.

4. To add legs, poke holes with a bamboo stick, then insert the licorice string.

5. Serve, and enjoy!