Butterfly Cupcakes

From PILLSBURY BAKING

Makes 24 cupcakes

Butterfly Cupcakes are pretty desserts for birthday parties, tea parties, or spring and summer fun.

INGREDIENTS

1 box PILLSBURY FUNFETTI Premium Cake Mix

1 cup water

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

1 tub PILLSBURY FUNFETTI Bold Purple Vanilla Flavored Frosting

24 gum drop candies

48 mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

48 mini white fudge pretzels

Cherry rope licorice, separated, cut into 48 1-inch pieces

DIRECTIONS

1.Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin cups with paper baking liners.

2.Prepare cake mix according to package directions using water, oil, and eggs. Divide batter evenly in prepared muffin cups. Bake 19 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely on wire rack.

3.Spread frosting over tops of cupcakes. Place a row of multi-colored round candy bits down center of each cupcake to form body. Place 2 pretzels on each side of candy bits to create wings. Dip flat side of chocolate chips in frosting. Place 2 on each gum drop, creating eyes. Place gum drop at one end of candy bit line, creating the head. Make antennae by placing 2 pieces of licorice behind gum drop head. Repeat with remaining cupcakes.

Find this recipe and more holiday treats at pillsburybaking.com

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