Mini Gingerbread Cupcakes

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Prepare the cake mix according to package directions. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 10-12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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   Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the frosting and top with the ginger.

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   NOTE:Cupcakes may be baked up to 1 day in advance and kept in a tightly covered container at room temperature. Or they may be baked 2 months in advance and frozen. The frosting may be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated, covered. Bring back to room temperature before frosting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.