these cupcakes are a hoot!

Have you ever seen such a cute cupcake?  I can't imagine a more festive or fun fall treat.

Halloween Hoot Owls

Preparation time: 1 hrs  15 min  Baking time: 19 min 

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Cupcakes Ingredients:

1		(18.25-ounce) package butter recipe white cake mix
1 1/4		cups water
1/2		cup butter softened
3		egg whites
1		teaspoon almond flavoring
1		cup sweetened flaked coconut

Frosting Ingredients:

3 1/2		cups powdered sugar
1		(8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4		cup butter, softened
1		tablespoon milk

Decorations Ingredients:

48		butter rum-flavored hard candies with holes
		Milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2		cup sliced almonds
24		whole cashews

Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all cake ingredients except coconut in large bowl. Beat according to package directions. Gently stir in coconut. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake for 19 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Combine all frosting ingredients in medium bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.

Frost cooled cupcakes. Place 2 butter rum candies on each cupcake for eyes. Dip bottoms of chocolate chips into frosting; place onto each candy circle to form center of eye. Arrange almonds above eyes for feathers. Add cashew for beak.

Store refrigerated in container with tight-fitting lid.

Recipe Tip
The back of a spoon works great to make decorative swirls when frosting cakes and cupcakes.

Recipe Tip
Butter rum candies with holes are available in bags or rolls. Yellow or orange candies can be substituted for the butter rum.

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Comments

[emma]

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[Sprinkles]

What a great idea! We have linked you to our 25 Fabulous Fall Cupcake idea list! http://partycupcakeideas.com/25-fabulous-autumn-fall-cupcakes/

[Wendy]

These are absolutely adorable!!!!