Pumpkin Pull-Apart "Cake"

1. 1

   Place 1 cookie in each of 24 paper-lined muffin cups.

2. 2

   Prepare cake batter as directed on package; spoon over cookies.

3. 3

   Bake as directed on package for cupcakes.

4. 4

   Cool in pans 10 min.

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   ; remove to wire racks.

6. 6

   Cool completely.

7. 7

   Spoon frosting into bowl; stir in food colorings.

8. 8

   Arrange cupcakes on large plate to resemble pumpkin shape with stem.

9. 9

   (See photo.)

10. 10

    Reserve 1 tsp.

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    frosting; spread remaining frosting onto cupcakes.

12. 12

    Sprinkle colored sugar around edge.

13. 13

    Cut 2 of the remaining cookies in half; place, cut-sides up, on pumpkin stem.

14. 14

    Cut each of 3 of the remaining cookies into thirds; arrange on cake for the jack-o'-lantern's eyes, nose and mouth.

15. 15

    Cut remaining cookie in half; use for the eyebrows.

16. 16

    Decorate cake with candy corn as shown.

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