Holiday Poke Cupcakes

• yellow cake mix1 ounce
• water↗1 cup
• eggs↗3
• oil1⁄3 cup
• boiling water1 cup
• 4 serving size cherry gelatin (or any red flavor)1 ounce
• Cool Whip Topping, thawed1 ounce
• red food coloring or green food coloring↗
• Suggested decorations
• colored crystal sugar↗
• colored sprinkles↗
• crushed candy cane↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 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. 2

   Cool in pans 10 minutes. Pierce tops with fork.

3. 3

   STIR boiling water into dry gelatin mix until dissolved; spoon over cupcakes.

4. 4

   Refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove from pans.

5. 5

   TINT whipped topping with food coloring; spread over cupcakes. Decorate as desired.

6. 6

   Store in refrigerator.