Chocolate Cupcake Cones

• 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 36 ice cream cake cones (about 3 inches tall)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 to 5 tablespoons milk
• Sprinkles

1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth; stir in chocolate chips.
2. Place ice-cream cones in muffin cups. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cake batter into each cone; top with a rounded teaspoon of cream cheese mixture. Fill with remaining batter to within 3/4 in. of top.
3. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. In a small bowl, beat the shortening, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost tops of cooled cones and top with sprinkles.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-cupcake-cones/ (may not work)