Preparation Time: 25 mins;Oven: 350 degrees

1	pkg	Yellow cake mix
1 1/2	teas	Pumpkin pie spice
1	cup	Buttermilk
1	cup	Pumpkin
2		Eggs
	Frosting
3	tbl	Margarine; softened
3	tbl	Pumpkin
2	cup	Powdered sugar
1/2	teas	Milk
1/2	teas	Vanilla
		Black licorice twists
		Small green gumdrops

• Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups.
• In large bowl, combine all cupcake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minues at medium speed, scraping down sides of bowl.
• Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
• In small bowl, beat margarine and 3 tablespoons pumpkin until well blended. Gradually add 1 cup of the powdred sugar; beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Add milk and vanilla.
• Gradually add remaining 1 cup powdered sugar; beat an additonal 2 minutes.
• Spread on tops of cupcakes.
• Cut down 1 side to open licorice twist into triangular pieces for eyes and noses.
• Cut jagged curved pieces for mouths.
• Arrange on top of cupcakes for faces. Slice gumdrops in half; attach to head for stems. Makes 24 Cupcakes