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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.