Feeding the kids: Snowball cupcakes

The Snowball Cupcake recipe can be found in "Christmas Sweet Treats," by Nancy Lambert (Barron's; $9.99). Credit: Handout
2. Take the pan off the burner and take the bowl or the top of the double-boiler off the pan. Add the fruit and nut mix to the bowl, and stir it into the chocolate mixture until it is thoroughly coated.
3. Spoon a little of the mixture into each baking cup. Leave the snowball cupcakes in a cool place to set.