<b>Fraidycat Cupcake</b><br><br>
Conjure up this clever Halloween kitty with chocolate sprinkles, York Peppermint Patties, M&Ms, and shoestring licorice.
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<b>Glittery Pumpkin Cupcake<br><br></b>You don't need be a pro to create this easy look—simply dip the cupcake into a bowl of colored sanding sugar and top with a piece of green licorice twist.
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<b>Toothy Skull Cupcake<br><br></b>Use chocolate nonpareils, white jelly beans, and black shoestring licorice to form this spooky-cute creature in just 5 minutes.
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<b>Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting</b><br><br>
Amp up boxed cake mix with pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree for an easy shortcut treat. Garnish with candy corn for a subtle nod to the holiday.
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