Slimy Monster Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for cupcakes.
2. 2
   Cool completely.
3. 3
   Place 1/3 cup of the whipped topping in large resealable plastic bag.
4. 4
   Add marshmallows; seal bag.
5. 5
   Shake until marshmallows are evenly coated.
6. 6
   Place decorating sugar in shallow pan.
7. 7
   Add marshmallows; toss lightly until evenly coated with sugar.
8. 8
   Place in single layer on clean tray.
9. 9
   Decorate as desired with small pieces of the licorice.
10. 10
    Pour milk into medium bowl.
11. 11
    Add dry pudding mix.
12. 12
    Beat with wire whisk 2 min.
13. 13
    or until well blended.
14. 14
    Gently stir in remaining whipped topping until well blended.
15. 15
    Spoon 1-1/2 cups of the pudding mixture into small bowl.
16. 16
    Add food colouring; stir until well blended.
17. 17
    Cut 1-inch chunk from centre of each cupcake with small knife.
18. 18
    Remove and save cutouts for snacking or other use.
19. 19
    Place green pudding mixture in small resealable plastic bag.
20. 20
    Snip off 1 of the bottom corners of bag; pipe pudding into centre of each cupcake.
21. 21
    Spread untinted pudding mixture onto top of each cupcake.
22. 22
    Top each with 1 decorated marshmallow.