Give-Me-Cookies Cupcakes

photo by Kraft

This is a fun recipe I got on the KRAFT recipe page. I think you and your kiddos will love it :)

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix

1 pkg.(3.4 oz.) JELL-O Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding

1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

1/8 tsp. violet paste food color

1 Tbsp. royal blue paste food color, divided

1 tub  (10.6 oz.) COOL WHIP Cream Cheese Whipped Frosting, thawed         

24  mini chocolate chip cookies

24  JET-PUFFED Marshmallows, cut in half

48 brown candy-coated chocolate pieces (about 1/2 cup)

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.
PREPARE cake batter as directed on package. Add dry pudding mix, cocoa powder, violet food color and 2 tsp. blue food color; mix well. Spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin pan cups.
BAKE 18 to 21 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pans 10 min.; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
ADD remaining food coloring to frosting; mix well. Spread onto cupcakes. Decorate with remaining ingredients to resemble monsters as shown in photo.