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Spiced Cocoa Cupcakes
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 12
To me, a good cup of hot spiced cocoa is heavenly, and that's what these remind me of, points out Shirley Glaab of Hattisburg, Mississippi. Priced at a mere 15¢ per cupcake, the drizzled desserts are a budget-friendly finish for any meal.
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
3/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons milk
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, applesauce and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the cranberries.
2. Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cupcakes. Yield: 1 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com