Jack-O'-Lantern Cupcakes

Directions

Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups.

In large bowl, combine all cupcake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minues at medium speed, scraping down sides of bowl.

Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool completely. In small bowl, beat margarine and 3 tablespoons pumpkin until well blended.

Gradually add 1 cup of the powdred sugar; beat until smooth, about 1 minute.

Add milk and vanilla.

Gradually add remaining 1 cup powdered sugar; beat an additonal 2 minutes.

Spread on tops of cupcakes.

Cut down 1 side to open licorice twist into triangular pieces for eyes and noses.

Cut jagged curved pieces for mouths.

Arrange on top of cupcakes for faces.

Slice gumdrops in half; attach to head for stems.