JUSTIN’S® Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Spider Cupcakes By Abby Kreuger - Justins

JUSTIN’S® Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Spider Cupcakes By Abby Kreuger

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MADE WITH:

Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

INGREDIENTS

For the Cupcakes:

1 box Chocolate Muffin & Cake Mix
3 eggs
⅓ cup oil (such as coconut or avocado oil)
½ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

½ cup Greek Yogurt
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-4 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)

For the Spider Decorations:

12 JUSTIN’S® Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (regular size)
24 candy eyes
6 black or brown licorice ropes, cut into 2-inch pieces (for legs)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Prepare Cupcake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, water, and vanilla extract.
- Add the Chocolate Cake Mix and stir until just combined.
Bake:
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before decorating
Make the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and gradually add milk until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Assemble the Spider Cupcakes:
- Frost each cupcake with the chocolate frosting.
- Place a JUSTIN’S® Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup upside down in the center of each cupcake.
- Press two candy eyes onto the front of each peanut butter cup.
- Insert four licorice pieces on each side to create spider legs.
Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- No Licorice? Use thin pretzel sticks or melted chocolate piped into leg shapes.
- For Extra Fun: Add a drizzle of melted chocolate or a dusting of cocoa powder over the frosting for a spooky effect!