Slimy Monster Cupcakes

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   Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for cupcakes.

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   Cool.

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   Place 1/3 cup of the whipped topping in large resealable plastic bag.

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   Add marshmallows; seal bag.

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   Shake until evenly coated.

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   Place decorating sugar in a shallow pan.

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   Add marshmallows; toss lightly until marshmallows are evenly coated.

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   Place in single layer on tray; decorate as desired using decorating gel.

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   Pour milk into medium bowl.

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    Add dry pudding mix.

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    Beat 2 minutes.

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    Gently stir in remaining whipped topping until well blended.

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    Spoon 1-1/2 cups of the pudding mixture into small bowl.

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    Add food coloring; stir until blended.

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    Spoon into small resealable plastic bag.

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    Snip off 1 corner from botton of bag; set aside.

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    Cut 1-inch chunk from top of each cupcake with small knife; remove and reserve for snacking or other use.

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    Pipe pudding mixture from bag into holes in cupcakes.

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    Spread tops with remaining pudding mixture.

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    Top with the marshmallows.

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    Store in refrigerator.

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    KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS:.

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    FUN IDEAS:.

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    For more colorful cupcakes, add 1 or 2 drops each yellow and red food coloring to the remaining (plain) pudding mixture to tint it orange before spreading onto tops of filled cupcakes.

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    VARIATIONS:.

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    Omit black decorating gel.

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    Prepare and frost cupcates as directed.

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    Cut black licorice into small pieces.

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    Use to make monster faces on the coated marshmallows before placing on tops of cupcakes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.