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ALMOND JOY Cupcakes

What's even better than an ALMOND JOY Candy Bar? How about an easy ALMOND JOY cupcakes recipe? HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa creates a rich dark chocolate cupcake that contains half an ALMOND JOY Snack Size Candy Bar. Top with a light and fluffy coconut frosting and another ALMOND JOY Snack Size Candy Bar for a chocolate dessert with a hint of tropical flavor.  If you and your friends loved this ALMOND JOY Cupcakes recipe, create more chocolate, almond and coconut treats like these Chocolate Almond Macaroon Bars.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
24 cupcakes
Prep:
38 Min.
Bake:
15 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 1 package
    yellow cake mix with pudding (about 15 oz)
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 cup
    coconut milk or milk
  • 1/2 cup
    brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup
    vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup
    HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
  • Coconut Frosting
  • 1 cup
    shortening
  • 5 cups
    powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup
    coconut milk or milk
  • 1-2 tsps
    coconut extract
  • sweetened coconut flakes (optional)
  • almond slices (optional)
  • Additional
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Oven
Muffin Cup Tin
Muffin Cups
Mixing Bowl
Mixer
Cutting Board
Measuring Cups
Wire Rack

Step-By-Step Directions

Coconut Frosting: Place shortening in large mixing bowl. Alternately beat in powdered sugar and coconut milk, beating until desired consistency. Stir in coconut extract.

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