Recipes from Maria's Kitchen

Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cupcakes Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hr 15 min Makes: 24 servings, 1 cupcake each Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix 4 cups Miniature Marshmallows, divided 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks 1/4 cup milk 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa Directions: PREPARE and bake cake mix as directed on package for cupcakes in paper-lined muffin pan. Cool completely. MEANWHILE, place 2 cups of the marshmallows, chocolate chunks and milk in large saucepan; cook on low heat until marshmallows and chocolate are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Cool at least 30 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping. FROST cupcakes with whipped topping mixture; sprinkle with remaining 2 cups marshmallows and cocoa. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. KITCHENS TIPS Special Extra: Bake cake batter in 13x9-inch baking pan as directed on package. Continue as directed.