Apple Cupcakes

• 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
• 24 large sticks green gum
• 1 jar (3.25 oz.) red sprinkles
• 1 container (16 oz.) ready-to-spread chocolate frosting
• 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
• 24 pretzel sticks

1. Heat oven to 350F.
2. Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes; cool completely.
3. Meanwhile, use kitchen shears to cut 2 leaf shapes from each stick of gum.
4. Empty sprinkles into small bowl.
5. Spoon frosting into medium bowl.
6. Add COOL WHIP; whisk until blended.
7. Spread onto cupcakes.
8. Dip tops, 1 at a time, into sprinkles.
9. Decorate with pretzels and gum pieces to resemble apples as shown in photo.

yellow cake, green gum, red sprinkles, ready

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/apple-cupcakes-144631.aspx (may not work)