Atomic Fireball Cupcakes

By michaelmeiner

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 10 atomic fireballs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick margarine -- softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• CINNAMON CANDY BUTTERCREAM
• 2 sticks margarine -- softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons imitation cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine water and fireballs. Let soak for at least half hour. Water will turn bright red. Remove fireballs and discard.

Preheat oven to 350.

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together margarine and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add half the flour mixture, followed by the fireball mixture. Stir in remaining flour mixture.

Fill baking cups 2/3 of the way full. Bake 20-22 minutes.

Frosting: Cream margarine and sugar. Add imitation cinnamon. Tint with red food coloring.