Festive Chocolate Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   MICROWAVE chocolate and butter in large bowl on HIGH for 2 min.
2. 2
   ; stir until melted.
3. 3
   BLEND in sugar: Whisk in water and eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
4. 4
   Stir in flour and baking soda; mix until smooth.
5. 5
   FILL 16 large cupcake cups with batter.
6. 6
   Bake at 350F for 25 min.
7. 7
   Cool completely.
8. 8
   DECORATE cupcakes as desired, try Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, reindeer, elves and angels using Cool Whip Topping, icing tubes, mini marshmallows, candy and pretzels.