Spider cupcakes

*1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
*1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
*1/3 cup KOOL-AID Orange Flavor 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 inch each)
*48 miniature candy-coated chocolate pieces

1. Prepare cake batter as directed on package; blend in dry pudding mix. Spoon evenly into 24 paper-lined medium muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool completely.

2. Dissolve drink mix in hot water. Stir into frosting until blended. Frost cupcakes, reserving some frosting for attaching candies.

3.Cut each licorice piece into sixteen 2-inch pieces; set aside. Place 1 cookie on top of each cupcake. Insert 4 licorice pieces into each side of each cookie for the "spider's legs." (Eight licorice pieces for each cookie.) Add 2 candy-coated chocolate pieces to top of each cookie using some of the reserved frosting for the "spider's eyes."

I have not made these yet--but I thought we needed some recipes for Halloween!!

MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

1 Coffee Mug
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Small splash of vanilla

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.

EAT! (this can serve 2 IF you want to share!)

{Admission: I have not tried this yet. I can only assume it is good.}

Brandee's pumpkin cupcakes

These are so good and so easy----and this recipe is from Brandee but I couldnt wait for her to return from Arizona to put them on--so I'm doing it for you!!! :)


1 spice cake mix
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup warm water
1 cup chocolate chips ( I used 1/2 cup chocolate and 1/2 cup white chocolate chips)

Bake 350 for 18-22 minutes

Makes about 1 and 1/2 dozen

(once again--no pics--sorry)