MONKEY CUPCAKES

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Kids' eyes will light up when they see these cute jungle goodies. The cupcakes never fail to make my grandkids smile, and they're always a huge hit at bake sales. -Sandra Seaman, Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
24 vanilla wafers
Black and red decorating gel
48 pastel blue and/or green milk chocolate M&M's
12 Nutter Butter cookies

Steps:

  • Prepare batter and bake according to package directions for cupcakes; cool completely., Set aside 1/4 cup frosting. Frost cupcakes with remaining frosting. With a serrated knife, cut off and discard a fourth of each vanilla wafer. Place a wafer on each cupcake, with the rounded edge of wafer near edge of cupcake, for face. Add dots of black gel for nostrils. With red gel, pipe on mouths., Place M&M's above wafers for eyes; add dots of black gel for pupils. Using reserved frosting and a #16 star tip, pipe hair. Carefully separate cookies; cut each in half. Position one on each side of cupcakes for ears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Luke Mcsween
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These cupcakes are a must-try! You won't be disappointed.


X_MizzKush_X
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'm so glad I found it.


Lora Clark
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I can't wait to make these cupcakes again. They're so good!


Nazmul hassan
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These cupcakes are the best! I've tried many different recipes, but this one is my favorite.


Ronald Ganczak
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★★★★★


Pasindu Dilshan
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I highly recommend these cupcakes. They're delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Faith Wanjiku
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These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, baby showers, and even just for fun.


Rdx Abir
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I made these cupcakes with my kids and they had a blast. They loved decorating them with sprinkles.


Ginah Beatrice
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover bananas.


Emily Tembo
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I love these cupcakes! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Nero Palma
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These cupcakes are delicious! The frosting is perfect and the cupcakes are moist and flavorful.


Niazi Vlogs
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I'm not a big baker, but these cupcakes were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Ryan Osborne
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These cupcakes are so cute and festive! I made them for a baby shower and they were a big hit.


Mst Sadia
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I sold out quickly.


Anita Dhungana
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These cupcakes were a hit at my son's birthday party! They were super easy to make and the kids loved them. I used chocolate chips instead of sprinkles and they turned out great.