Jack-O-Lantern Cupcakes for Halloween

what you need

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

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

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup  (1/2 stick) butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

4 drops  yellow food coloring

1 drop red food coloring

1 pkg.  (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups)

1 Tbsp. green colored sugar

5   OREO Cookies, divided

2 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows, cut in half

make it

PREPARE cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes, blending dry pudding mix into batter before spooning into prepared cups. Cool completely.

BEAT cream cheese, butter, vanilla and food colorings in medium bowl with mixer until well blended. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until well blended.

ARRANGE cupcakes on large platter to resemble a stemmed pumpkin as shown in diagram; frost with cream cheese mixture. Use colored sugar to fill in the stem. Add 2 cookies for the jack-o'-lantern's eyes. Crush remaining cookies; sprinkle over cake for the mouth. Arrange marshmallow halves in mouth for the teeth. Keep refrigerated.

kraft kitchens tips

SUBSTITUTE

Prepare using your favorite flavor of cake mix.

HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN UNIQUE CAKE

Let your imagination run wild and create your own unique cake. Just assemble the cupcakes into a shape such as a ghost, monster or witch face, then frost and decorate. It's easy!

SIZE-WISE

At 24 servings, this fun recipe is a great treat to serve at your next party or classroom celebration.

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