BLOODSHOT EYEBALL CUPCAKES

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Makes 24 cupcakes.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 package (18¼ ounces) red velvet cake mix • 1 container (16 ounces) cream cheese or vanilla frosting • McCormick Assorted Food Colors and Egg Dye • Assorted decorations, such as red ring-shaped candies and black candy-coated pieces
DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare cake mix as directed on package.
2. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.
3. Frost cupcakes. Place a ring-shaped candy in the middle of each cupcake for the iris. Attach a candy-coated piece with some frosting for the pupil. Place small amount of red food color in a disposable paper cup. Using a toothpick, draw “bloodshot” lines in the white frosting. Or, tint any remaining white frosting red with red food color. Spoon frosting into small plastic resealable plastic bag. Snip a small corner from bag. Pipe frosting to create the bloodshot lines.
Recipe & photo courtesy of McCormick & Co.
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