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Carrot Cupcakes Made with Strawberries

From PILLSBURY BAKING

Makes 24 cupcakes

Fun for spring or fall festivities, these cupcakes are fun to make and even more fun to eat.

 

INGREDIENTS

1 box PILLSBURY Moist Supreme Devil’s Food Cake Mix

1 tub PILLSBURY Creamy Supreme Chocolate Frosting

Additional ingredients to prepare cake mix per package instructions

20 chocolate creme-filled sandwich cookies

24 fresh strawberries

1 pound orange candy melts

2 teaspoons coconut oil (or vegetable oil)

 

DIRECTIONS

1.Prepare cake mix according to package instructions using water, oil, and eggs. Cool completely.

2.Crush cookies in a large zip lock bag and a rolling pin; set aside. Add candy melts and coconut oil to a microwavable bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is melted. Dip clean and dried strawberries into melted chocolate, allowing the remaining chocolate to drip off, and place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle on remaining chocolate. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

3.Scoop out the middle of the cupcakes using a piping tip or paring knife. Frost the top of the cupcakes and dip the cupcake into crushed cookies. Place strawberries into the middle hole and enjoy!

 

Find this recipe and more holiday treats at pillsburybaking.com