Spooky Banana-Fudge Cupcakes

Making the candies that decorate easy brownie cupcakes is “spooktacular” family fun!

1 package Betty Crocker Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)
Water, oil and eggs called for on brownie mix package
1 medium banana, mashed
1 Betty Crocker Candy Maker™ Halloween candy set
1 (6 ounce) pourable pouch Betty Crocker Candy Maker™ milk chocolate flavor
1 (6 ounce) pourable pouch Betty Crocker Candy Maker™ white chocolate flavor or
    white chocolate flavor orange color
1 tub Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy chocolate or vanilla ready-to-spread frosting
1 (6 ounce) container Betty Crocker pumpkin patch decor treats, if desired

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 muffin cups (2 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches).

In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, chocolate syrup pouch, water, oil and eggs until well blended. Stir in banana. Fill muffin cups with brownie mixture.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 3 minutes; remove from muffin cups. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt Candy Maker in pouch as directed on package. Squeeze candy coating into Halloween-shaped candy molds. Refrigerate candy molds about 10 minutes or until candy is set. Turn upside down on plate to remove candies from molds.

Frost cupcakes with frosting; top with Halloween candies. Sprinkle with decors.

8 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Betty Crocker