Halloween/Frankenstein Cupcakes

1. 1

   Bake and cool 2 dozen cupcakes from your favorite recipe.

2. 2

   Prepare a 1-3.4 oz box of vanilla-flavored instant pudding.

3. 3

   Stir in drops of green food coloring until you have a shade you like, then place it in the refrigerator to chill.

4. 4

   Next, microwave 1 cup of green melting candy (we used Wilton Candy Melts, available at party supply stores) for 1 minute at 50 percent power, then stir.

5. 5

   If necessary, heat in 15-second intervals until completely melted.

6. 6

   One at a time, spear 24 large marshmallows with a skewer and roll them in the melted candy, coating the sides.

7. 7

   Set them on a waxed-paper-lined baking sheet, add M&M's Minis for eyes, and place them in the refrigerator to chill.

8. 8

   With a small serrated knife, remove a 1-inch-wide chunk from the center of each cupcake.

9. 9

   Fill each hole with a tablespoon or so of the pudding, then spread chocolate frosting around each pudding hole.

10. 10

    Cover each pool of pudding with a chilled marshmallow.

11. 11

    Add black gel facial features and 2 green Tic Tac mints for bolts.

12. 12

    Finally, top each monster head with a bit of frosting and muss with your finger or a fork.

13. 13

    Keep the cupcakes chilled until serving time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.