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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 regular size cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
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In a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add the eggs, half-and-half, oil, and vanilla and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
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Stir in the warmed cherry cola until fully combined.
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Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter and bake until the cupcakes spring back when touched with your finger, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Let cool in the pans for a few minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Fill each of the cupcakes with Red Licorice Filling.
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Sprinkle the crushed yogurt covered pretzels on top.
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Top with Marshmallow Frosting and drizzle with Cherry Cola Glaze.
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Tear the licorice into 1 inch pieces and place in a saucepan with the water over medium heat until it comes to a boil.
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Remove from the heat and let cool.
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Whisk in the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks.
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Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbly.
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Continue to cook for 1 minute, and then remove from the heat.
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Cool to room temperature.
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Place the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan with boiling water.
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Whisk constantly over the heat for 1 to 3 minutes.
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Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat and beat with an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks have formed, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Add the cherry cola, 1 teaspoon at a time, to the powdered sugar until it has a good consistency to drizzle on cupcakes.
