SPICED COCOA CUPCAKES

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To me, a good cup of hot spiced cocoa is heavenly, and that's what these chocolate cupcakes remind me of. The drizzled desserts are a budget-friendly finish for any meal. -Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
3/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, applesauce and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the cranberries. , Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.