Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
  • 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
  • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 drops yellow food coloring
  • 1 drop red food coloring
  • 1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. green colored sugar
  • 5 OREO Cookies, divided
  • 2 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows, cut in half

Method

  • Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes, blending dry pudding mix into batter before spooning into prepared muffin cups.
  • Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and food colorings in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar until blended.
  • Arrange cupcakes on large serving platter or tray to resemble a stemmed pumpkin as shown in photo; spread with frosting.
  • Use colored sugar to fill in the stem.
  • Add 2 cookies for the jack-o'-lantern's eyes.
  • Crush remaining cookies; sprinkle over cake for the mouth.
  • Add marshmallow halves for the teeth.