Reindeer & Heart Cupcakes | Dessert Recipe

Instructions

1. Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes. Cool cupcakes in pans 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Spoon into pastry bag fitted with round tip. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Cut cone-shaped piece from top of each cupcake; set aside. Pipe pudding into cupcakes, adding about 1 Tbsp. pudding to each cupcake. Replace cupcake tops.
4. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add marshmallow creme and vanilla; mix well. Stir in COOL WHIP. Spoon 1/2 the frosting into separate bowl; tint with remaining green food coloring. Tint remaining frosting with brown food coloring.
5. Frost 12 cupcakes with green frosting; top each with a heart-shaped sprinkle.
6. Frost remaining cupcakes with brown frosting. Add a red heart-shaped sprinkle to each for the reindeer's mouth, 2 candy-coated chocolate pieces for the eyes, and 2 pretzel pieces for the antlers.