1. Step 1: The first part of making spider cupcakes begins with mixing up the batter. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm4.static.flickr.com

2. Step 2: Bake the cupcakes to perfection. Sometimes it's hard to tell when chocolate cupcakes are done, so just insert a toothpick in the middle of a cake and if it comes out clean, it's done. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/quick-double-chocolate-cupcakes- recipe/index.html

3. Step 3: Make sure the cupcakes cool before frosting them and adding sprinkles. In this case, chocolate frosting and sprinkles were used to look like black, hairy spiders. http://www.nooschi.com/2009/02/vanilla-bake-shop-los-angeles.html

4. Step 4: Next, get ready to add the decorations. Cut pieces of pull- apart red licorice (or black if you prefer) and stick three pieces on each side of the cupcake for the legs. Then place two M&M's next to each other at one end of the cupcake for eyes. http://kidscooking.about.com/od/halloweenrecipes/ss/spider- cupcakes_3.htm http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-200- calories-look-like.htm

5. The Spider: The spider is ready to be admired then enjoyed! Happy birthday and Happy Halloween! All of the girls on my floor loved the spider cupcakes and said they were delicious. http://manilapta.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/creeeepy-crafts-for-halloween/

6. Other Halloween Cupcakes: My friend and I also made cupcakes with spider webs and candy corn. http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2009/12/post-halloween-spider-web-cupcake.html http://www.chicagocupcakecrawl.com/cupcake/author/bridget/