Snowman Spice Cupcakes

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Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F, line cupcake pans with liners.

2. In a small bowl, combine the molasses and boiling water. Set aside.

3. With an electric mixer on medium speed cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy, 3–5 minutes. Add the egg to the creamed mixture. Beat well.

4. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

5. Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture alternately with the molasses mixture. Beat well after each addition.

6. Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full. Bake for about 15–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in the pan.

7. Top with banana coconut frosting, shredded coconut, a marzipan snowman and peppermint stick.

Banana Coconut Frosting

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until coconut and nuts are golden brown, about 8 minutes.

2. In a small bowl mash the bananas and lemon juice together.

3. In a separate bowl cream the remaining butter with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add the sugar and banana mixture. Blend well. Add the toasted coconut-pecan mixture. Mix well.