Precious Art By Precious People

Let these “Teacup Cupcakes” be the star in your next show!

Cupcakes:
* 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
* 1 box chocolate cake mix
* Milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:
* 2 cups butter, room temperature
* 2 cups powdered sugar
* Food coloring
* ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 jar marshmallow crème
* Assorted candies or sprinkles

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously spray 24 heatproof teacups or muffin cup linters with nonstick cooking spray and dust with cocoa powder. Place on cookie sheets and set aside.
2. Make cupcake batter according to package directions, substituting milk for water and adding vanilla. Divide batter evenly between prepared teacups or muffin cup liners. Bake cupcakes according to package directions. Remove from oven and cool for 20 minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Beat in half of the powdered sugar. Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until light and fluffy. Add food coloring. Add vanilla and stir in the marshmallow crème until well blended.
4. Frost cupcakes and decorate teacups. Garnish with candies, sprinkles and frosting rosettes.

Tested in the THASC kitchen. Photo by THASC.
THASC is a unique small American business producing cards and other promotional products.
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