Holiday Poke Cupcakes

• 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (3 ounce) package 4 serving size cherry gelatin (or any red flavor)
• 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping, thawed
• red food coloring or green food coloring
• Suggested decorations
• colored crystal sugar
• colored sprinkles
• crushed candy cane

1. PREPARE batter according to package directtions with the eggs, water and oil; bake as directed for cupcakes. (You can also use a white cake mix for this recipe.).
2. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Pierce tops with fork.
3. STIR boiling water into dry gelatin mix until dissolved; spoon over cupcakes.
4. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove from pans.
5. TINT whipped topping with food coloring; spread over cupcakes. Decorate as desired.
6. Store in refrigerator.

yellow cake, water, eggs, oil, boiling water, cherry gelatin, red food coloring, decorations, colored crystal sugar, colored sprinkles, cane

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/holiday-poke-cupcakes-263231 (may not work)