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Pirate's Hidden Treasure Cupcakes

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 24, 2011
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Surprise! Treasures of candies are hidden in these fun chocolate cupcakes.

Pirate's Hidden Treasure Cupcakes

  • Prep Time 50 min
  • Total 1 hr 55 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

Cupcakes

Frosting and Decorations

  • 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
  • 2 rolls (from 4.5-oz box) Betty Crocker™ Fruit by the Foot™ chewy fruit snack (any red color)
  • 24 pieces Cheerios™ cereal or small ring-shaped candies (about 4 teaspoons)
  • 3 tablespoons miniature candy-coated semisweet chocolate baking bits
  • 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 pieces black string licorice (each 34 inches long)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, make cake mix as directed on box--except use 3/4 cup water, the oil and eggs. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Place 1 candy in top of batter for each cupcake (candies will sink as cupcakes bake).
  • Step 
    3
    Bake as directed on box for cupcakes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Step 
    4
    Frost cupcakes with frosting. Cut 12-inch piece from 1 fruit snack roll; set aside. From remaining fruit snack, cut 24 (2-inch) pieces; cut crescent-shaped piece from each. Peel off paper backing; add 1 piece to each cupcake for top of kerchief.
  • Step 
    5
    Cut reserved fruit snack into 12 (1-inch) pieces; peel off paper backing. Cut each piece in half lengthwise. Twist each piece in middle; add to 1 end of crescent-shaped fruit snack on each cupcake, forming tie of kerchief. Add 1 piece of cereal under each tie for earring. Use baking bits, chocolate chips and licorice to make facial features and eye patches. Store covered.

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