Little Panda Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min.
2. 2
   or until butter is melted.
3. 3
   Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
4. 4
   Blend in sugar and vanilla.
5. 5
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating with mixer on low speed after each until well blended.
6. 6
   Add 1/4 cup flour and baking soda; mix well.
7. 7
   Add remaining 1 cup flour alternately with water, beating until well blended after each addition.
8. 8
   Spoon into 12 paper-lined muffin cups.
9. 9
   Bake 20 min.
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    or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool in pan 15 min.
12. 12
    Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
13. 13
    Frost cupcakes with COOL WHIP.
14. 14
    Split open 2 cookies.
15. 15
    Add cookie halves with creme to top of 1 cupcake for the panda's eyes; add remaining (plain) cookie halves for the ears.
16. 16
    Add whole cookie for the nose.
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    Repeat with remaining cookies and cupcakes.
18. 18
    Use licorice to make mouths.
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    Keep refrigerated.