The Rural Voice, 1999-10, Page 39baking powder and salt in a large
mixer bowl. Add milk, butter and
eggs. Blend ingredients together on
low speed of mixer. Beat for one
minute on medium speed.
Divide batter among paper -lined
muffin cups. Bake until cake tester
inserted in centre comes out clean,
about 18-20 minutes.
Cool.
Remove paper cups. Frost sides and
tops of cooled cupcakes. Arrange six
frosted cupcakes touching each other
in a zig-zag line on serving plate.
Press candies (orange, yellow and
brown) all over cupcakes. Form eyes,
antennae and legs from assorted
candies.
Repeat with remaining cupcakes.
HAPPY PUMPKIN
FACES
2 cups (500 mL) brown sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter or
margarine
1/2 cup (125 mL) solid shortening
2 eggs
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
2 cups (500 mL) uncooked quick
oats
1 cup (250 mL) plain coloured
chocolate candies
1 can (16 oz/450g) ready -to -spread
frosting, tinted with orange food
colouring, if desired.
yellow, brown and orange candies
to decorate
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
In large mixing bowl, beat sugar,
butter and shortening until light and
fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition.
Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and
cinnamon; fold in oats and candies.
On baking sheets, place heaping
spoonfuls of dough, about 3 inches
(8 cm) apart. Shape dough into an
oval and flatten with the bottom of a
drinking glass. Add a bit of dough to
make a pumpkin stem.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden
brown. Remove cookies to a wire
rack to cool.
Spread with frosting; decorate with
orange, yellow and brown candies.°
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