No time to fuss Not a problem! Just grab a box of cake mix, some candy, and a jar of Marshmallow Fluff to create our so-cheery holiday sweets!
- On medium speed, beat butter and Marshmallow Fluff until blended, 2 minutes.
- On low, gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
- On medium-high, beat until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners.
- On low speed, beat cake mix, 1 cup water, egg whites, oil and extract until blended, 30 seconds; on medium, beat 2 minutes. Evenly divide among liners.
- Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes.
- Transfer from pan to racks; cool completely.
- For earmuffs, lengthwise trim off all but 3 colors from sour belts; discard trimmings. If desired, for brighter color, lightly brush remaining 3-color-wide pieces of sour belts with water to remove sugar coating. Cut pieces into 18 (2 1/2") long strips.
- Using toothpick with candy melts, attach 1 sour belt strip to 2 Necco wafers. Refrigerate until set, 15 minutes. Attach earmuffs to marshmallows with candy melts. Refrigerate until set, 15 minutes.
- Pipe on icing eyes and mouth. For noses, cut triangles from gumdrops; attach to marshmallows with candy melts. Dry 5 minutes. For arms, cut 18 (2 1/2") pieces from licorice laces.
- In batches, transfer frosting to large disposable pastry bag fitted with medium plain tip (such as Wilton #1A). Pipe frosting over cupcakes in layers to form snowman body.
- Top with marshmallow heads; for arms insert licorice laces. Decorate with sprinkles. Makes 18 cupcakes.
- You can make a variation on the frosting with cream cheese by beating 4 fl oz. cream cheese (room temperature) with butter and Marshmallow Fluff.
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