Candy Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Candy Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup canola oil; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 10 drops neon green food coloring; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5 drops neon green food coloring; 3 to 4 tablespoons milk; Shoestring red licorice, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows; Assorted candies of your choice: Gummi Life Savers, Skittles, spice drops, licorice bites, Good & Plenty and Junior Mints

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon salt
10 drops neon green food coloring
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 drops neon green food coloring
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Shoestring red licorice, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
Assorted candies of your choice: Gummi Life Savers, Skittles, spice drops, licorice bites, Good & Plenty and Junior Mints

1
In a large bowl, beat the sugar, water, oil, eggs, vinegar and vanilla until combined. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture until blended. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full.
2
For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, salt and food coloring. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls into the center of each cupcake.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into cake part of cupcake comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and food coloring. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cupcakes.
5
Poke shoestring licorice pieces into marshmallows to create antennae; insert into cupcakes. Use candies to decorate alien faces. Store in the refrigerator.

1761

kcal

Calories

Fat

224

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water, 1/3 cup canola oil, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Candy Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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