Caramel Surprise Witches’ Hat Cupcakes

November 08, 2013

BOO! This fun Halloween treat is a hit for parties or cake walks. Make chocolate cupcakes, or white ones dyed green! The witche's hat tops it all off! One person commented that with the gooey frosting it looked like the witch had melted. Lots of fun!

For cupcakes:
1 (15.25 oz.) package yellow, white or chocolate cake mix
3 eggs
1 ½ cup milk
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
A few drops green food coloring (if using yellow or white cake mix)
For Filling:
1 pkg. Kraft Caramel bits
¼ c. half and half or whipping cream
For Frosting:
2 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow cream
1 ½ cups confectioner’s sugar
1 cup chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet or bitter-sweet is fine, whichever you prefer or have on hand), melted
3 Tbsp. butter
¼ cup half & half
For Decoration:
24 fudge stripe cookies
24 Hershey’s Kisses, Caramel
About 1 Tbsp.chocolate marshmallow frosting (from above), or as needed
Decorators icing (yellow, orange, green or black)

For Cupcakes: Combine cake mix, eggs, milk and softened butter. Mix until thoroughly combined. Add a few drops of green food coloring to desired color. (for filling)In a microwave safe bowl, combine...
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Nutritions

Calories
519

Sodium
405mg
16% DV

Fat
27g
42% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
58g
20% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV