35 3 Reviews These applesauce cupcakes are too cute to scare away any crows, but they are fun to decorate and delicious to eat. 1:30 Prep Time 2:20 Total Time 18 cupcakes Ingredients Cupcakes1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup sugar1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened1 large Land O Lakes® Egg1 1/2 cups applesauceFrosting1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/3 cup Land O Lakes® Half & Half1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter2 1/2 cups powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractDecorations Pretzel squares* Cinnamon graham cracker sticks Chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks Mini candy-coated chocolate pieces, chocolate chips, decorator candies or decorator gels, as desired Candy corn Chocolate sprinkles or licorice candies *Substitute colored marshmallows such as toasted coconut, strawberry or chocolate. Cut off 1 end of marshmallow and press sticky end to graham cracker stick and onto frosting to adhere. Directions Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups into 18 muffin pan cups; set aside.Combine flour, baking soda and cinnamon in bowl; set aside.Combine sugar and 1/2 cup butter in bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Add egg; continue beating until well mixed. Add flour mixture and applesauce; beat at low speed until well mixed. Fill each muffin pan cup 2/3 full. Bake 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.Combine brown sugar, half & half and 1/4 cup butter in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil. Cool 20 minutes; add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Cool completely.Create scarecrow faces by spreading 1 heaping tablespoon frosting over 1 cupcake; place pretzel square onto cupcake to make top of hat. Place small amount of frosting on back-side of graham cracker stick; place below pretzel to make hat band. Insert chow mein noodles into frosting around hat to resemble straw. Make face, using assorted candies, chips or decorator gels. Repeat with remaining cupcakes and decorations.Store in loosely covered container. Recipe Tips - If frosting becomes too firm while decorating cupcakes, stir in additional half & half until desired consistency. Nutrition Facts (1 cupcake) Calories 270 Cholesterol 35mg Carbohydrates 47g Protein 2g Fat 9g Sodium 100mg Dietary Fiber 1g Your Name: Your Email: Your Friend's Email: Page Name:
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Recipe Comments and Reviews Sort by: Reviews General Comments View All » Rating These cupcakes came out SO cute! The kids really enjoyed making them! A big hit - thank you for the idea! Posted November 01, 2016 by Lisa Rating Great recipe!! Posted February 06, 2014 by beth b. Rating This is a great fun way to dress up holiday cup cakes. Great fall theme they will be a hit at my daughters fall party tomorrow at school. They were fun and easy to make. Posted October 28, 2010 by Heather Comment on this Recipe Rate this Recipe Leave a Comment I made this recipe and I would rate it: Please select a rating Please Enter Your Comment First Name Email Address Email address will not be published I am 14 years of age or older. Or Sign In » Learn More » Please note, all submissions are screened for content deemed appropriate by Land O'Lakes. Comments are published within 3 business days.