Save a little money by avoiding the pricey birthday cake and serve cupcakes at your next birthday party instead! These boxed mix cupcakes can be transformed into the beloved Cookie Monster with a hidden center surprise! With some simple ingredients, an ooey gooey chocolaty caramel center and Cookie Monster's classic silly eyes, these cupcakes will be a surefire success with your little Cookie Monster fans!
- Boxed Chocolate Cupcake Mix
- Blue Decorating Frosting
- Oil or Shortening
- Eggs
- Water
- Candy Eyes
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Caramel Ball Candies
Start by mixing the cupcake batter and baking per the instructions on the box. This should leave you with a dozen or so delicious chocolate cupcakes.
While the cupcakes are still warm and fresh out of the oven, remove the core with a sharp knife.
Unwrap a chocolate caramel ball from its blue foil and insert it into the center of the cupcake. The warmth of the cupcake will melt the chocolatey caramel core.
Replace the cut out piece of cupcake to seal the candy center in place.
Using blue icing, add Cookie Monster's signature fur by pulling in an upwards motion after each dot of icing.
Add store-bought candy eyes facing in opposite directions to create Cookie Monster's famous googly eyes.
To create his mouth, cut a store-bought chocolate chip cookie in half and insert it into the frosting at an angle.
Arrange your cupcakes on a white cake stand so they really pop! You'll love watching your little guests' eyes light up as they see these delectable treats!
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