BBQ brownie cupcakes

BBQ brownie cupcakes

Since I'm trying to save money for my California trip, (2 weeks baby) I decided to go cheap-o and bake some cupcakes for my dad's father's day gift. 

I was pretty happy with how they turned out, but just a warning, they took a lot longer than expected. 

I got the idea from my little sister's Family Fun magazine, haha. I need to get myself one of those!

Alright so here is what you do: 

Purchase from your local super market: 

caramels (the kind with the white stuff in the middle)

hot tamales

fruity candies

swedish fish

tooth picks

orange sprinkles

black icing with a small tip

and 

cup cake liners

Set aside the candies in bowls.

(cut the caramels in half, and then shape them to look like meat)

(cut fruity candies into small triangles)

Alrighty, so now you make the brownies according to the recipe directions, filling cupcake liners 2/3 full. However, I discovered they usually don't need to be baked as long as the recipe says. 

Lick the batter if necessary :)

After you baking, time to decorate! I pretty much just did what my soul desired, and used the black icing and a toothpick to make some things look like they had grill burns on them. 

You've got your meat, shish kabobs, hot dogs, and fish. 

And there you have it people. BBQ brownie cupcakes. :)

(here's a shout out to all you froyo lovers!)