Caramel Cappuccino Kiss Cupcakes

A warm chocolate-caramel surprise hides inside each cupcake. Won't your sweetie be pleased to find that?

Makes: 33

Preparation Time: 20 min

Cooking Time: 18 min

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) package angel food cake mix
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 33 caramel-filled chocolate kisses (see Note)
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 2/3 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur (optional)
• 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Stir in vanilla.
    
2. Place 33 foil baking cups on a large baking sheet, or place in muffin pans. Divide batter evenly among baking cups, filling about two-thirds full.
    
3. Bake 17 to 18 minutes or until cupcakes are golden.
    
4. Cut a deep slit in top center of each cake to form a pocket. Gently tuck a chocolate kiss into each warm cupcake.
    
5. Make frosting by combining sugar and coffee granules in a large bowl. Add half-and-half and, if desired, liqueur; whisk until smooth. Spoon 1 tablespoon frosting over each cake. Combine cocoa and cinnamon in a small bowl; dust evenly over tops of cupcakes.
    

Notes

Sure, it's okay to use plain chocolate kisses if you can't find the caramel-filled ones.