Homemade HoHo Cupcakes... Anyone?

by Amanda Ashley

If you’re not in the mood to bake…try LNC’s homemade hoho cupcake accompanied by gramcracker squares and you’ll not only repeat your childhood memory, but also create new memories with friends and family…it is a simple pleasure that can bring a smile to young and old alike. See what we found below from bettycrocker.com for your try at this cupcake idea…. Cupcakes 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 4 bars (1.55 oz each) milk chocolate candy, finely chopped Frosting 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons milk 1 bar (1.55 oz) milk chocolate candy, if desired Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard lid and foil seal from jar of marshmallow creme. To soften marshmallow creme for easy removal from jar, microwave on High 15 to 20 seconds. In large bowl, beat marshmallow creme, butter and powdered sugar on low speed until blended. Beat in enough milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to make frosting spreadable. Spread over tops of cupcakes. Divide chocolate bar into rectangles. Cut each rectangle diagonally in half and place on top of each cupcake. Top each cupcake with bear-shaped cracker. After frosting has set, store loosely covered at room temperature. 1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Fold in graham cracker crumbs and chopped chocolate bars. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. 2. Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. 3. Remove and discard lid and foil seal from jar of marshmallow creme. To soften marshmallow creme for easy removal from jar, microwave on High 15 to 20 seconds. In large bowl, beat marshmallow creme, butter and powdered sugar on low speed until blended. Beat in enough milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to make frosting spreadable. Spread over tops of cupcakes. Divide chocolate bar into rectangles. Cut each rectangle diagonally in half and place on top of each cupcake. Top each cupcake with bear-shaped cracker. After frosting has set, store loosely covered at room temperature. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Make 30 cupcakes. Bake 21 to 26 minutes.