Scarecrow and Spider Cupcakes

Health score
40%
Scarecrow and Spider Cupcakes
50 min.
16
1544kcal

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Get ready to delight your friends and family with a fun and festive treat that’s perfect for Halloween or any spooky gathering! These Scarecrow and Spider Cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also a deliciously sweet way to celebrate the season. With a combination of fluffy cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and whimsical decorations, these treats are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

Imagine the joy on your loved ones' faces as they bite into these charming cupcakes, each one uniquely decorated to resemble a friendly scarecrow or a creepy spider. The scarecrow cupcakes, adorned with colorful fruit roll hats and crunchy cereal hair, bring a playful touch to your dessert table. Meanwhile, the hairy spider cupcakes, complete with gooey gumdrop bodies and licorice legs, add a thrilling twist that will excite any Halloween enthusiast.

Not only are these cupcakes a feast for the eyes, but they also pack a delightful flavor punch. The combination of rich chocolate and sweet vanilla frosting creates a perfect balance that will leave everyone wanting more. Plus, with a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can whip up these delightful treats in no time. So gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and let’s make some unforgettable Scarecrow and Spider Cupcakes that will steal the show!

Ingredients

  • 16 servings corn flakes/bran flakes shredded whole wheat crushed
  • tub chocolate frosting 
  •  eggs 
  • 48 large gumdrops black
  •  ice cream cake cones 
  • 16 servings twist and ends together to make a rough knob. cover black cut into 4-inch pieces
  • 16 servings candy corn red such as candy corn, string licorice and small gumdrops assorted
  • 32  beef rib steak 
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • tablespoons shortening 
  • 16 servings strawberry jam 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tub butter 
  • tablespoon vanilla 
  • 1.5 cups frangelico 
  • 1.5 cups frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners
  • garlic press

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 16 regular-size muffin cups, or grease and flour muffin cups.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Place candy eyes on large black gumdrops for eyes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1544kcal
Protein24.31%
Fat41.3%
Carbs34.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.33
Glycemic Load
52.12
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
48.83391294272%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1543.88kcal
77.19%
Fat:71.61g
110.17%
Saturated Fat:30.66g
191.63%
Carbohydrates:134.2g
44.73%
Net Carbohydrates:128.14g
46.6%
Sugar:91.35g
101.5%
Cholesterol:286.08mg
95.36%
Sodium:585.58mg
25.46%
Alcohol:0.28g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Protein:94.83g
189.66%
Selenium:127.92µg
182.74%
Zinc:24.83mg
165.55%
Vitamin B12:9.03µg
150.46%
Vitamin B3:27.28mg
136.39%
Vitamin B6:2.33mg
116.31%
Iron:16.94mg
94.11%
Vitamin B2:1.55mg
90.97%
Phosphorus:819.54mg
81.95%
Manganese:1.16mg
58.21%
Folate:220.9µg
55.22%
Vitamin B1:0.8mg
53.55%
Magnesium:171.74mg
42.93%
Potassium:1451.27mg
41.46%
Copper:0.59mg
29.58%
Fiber:6.06g
24.24%
Vitamin A:834.49IU
16.69%
Vitamin D:1.5µg
9.98%
Vitamin K:8.1µg
7.71%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.6%
Calcium:54.59mg
5.46%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.39%
Vitamin C:1.76mg
2.13%