Watermelon KOOL-AID Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 6 drops food coloring green
• 0.2 oz env. kool-aid watermelon flavor drink mix unsweetened
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips miniature divided
• 16 oz ready-to-spread vanilla frosting 
• 1 cup cool whip whipped topping thawed
• 1 pkg duncan hines classic decadent cake mix white (2-layer size)

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• whisk
• muffin tray

Directions

1. Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes, adding dry drink mix and 1/2 cup chocolate chips to batter before spooning into prepared muffin pan cups.
2. Cool cupcakes in pans 10 min.
3. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
4. Remove cupcakes from liners. Spoon frosting into medium bowl.
5. Add COOL WHIP; whisk until blended. Stir in food coloring; spread onto cupcakes.
6. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.