S'mores Cupcakes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the cupcake liners into cupcake pans.

Step 2

Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter in a small mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add one tablespoon of the graham cracker crust to each liner and press it flat.

Step 4

Bake the crust for 6 minutes and allow them to cool completely.

Step 5

Prepare the cake mix according to the directions on the box.

Step 6

Fill the cupcake pan, so each one is about ¾ full.

Step 7

Bake according to the directions for cupcakes on the box.

Step 8

In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using an electric hand mixer), combine the butter, shortening, and marshmallow fluff and mix on medium-high speed until well combined.

Step 9

Reduce the speed to low and slowly add in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

Step 10

Mix in the milk and vanilla extract and allow the mixture to whip for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.

Step 11

Place the buttercream into a piping bag with a large straight piping tip.

Step 12

Pipe the buttercream onto the cupcakes.

Step 13

Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs on the cupcakes.

Step 14

Using a torch or heat gun, toast the tops of the marshmallows.

Step 15

Place one on each cupcake and enjoy!