Blogs that I follow for inspiration!

http://www.bakerella.com/

http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/

http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/

http://www.cupcakeproject.com/

http://52weeksofbaking.com/category/cookies/

http://thedecoratedcookie.com/all-about-sugarlicious/

http://www.hungryhappenings.com/?m=0

http://www.sprinklebakes.com/

Ice cream Cone Cupcakes!

Ingredients for the cupcakes:
Box of cake mix and ingredients listed on box
1 box of instant pudding (same flavor as the cake mix)
Frosting:
1 can of frosting any flavor
1 block of cream cheese
1 box of instant pudding (same flavor as frosting)

So, I found this idea on Pinterest (where I find most of my ideas these days) and decided to give it a shot. I was super excited about this and then found this new "idea" wasn't so new and lots of people I know had already tried it. Oh well, it was new to me and I couldn't wait to see how it worked out!
I had a pretty busy weekend planned so decided to take a shortcut and use box cake mix (well, I had a busy weekend and had a few boxes of cake mix I needed to find a use for) and a canned container of frosting.  I usually like to put my own spin on things even if they are out of a box or a can so, I took a box of instant pudding I had on hand and blended that into the cake mix, and frosting as well as a block of cream cheese ( I added to the frosting only)  It all seemed to work out!
To start, I used a mini muffin pan to place the cones in and piped in the batter created from the cake mix. I filled the cones about 3/4 full ( I think you can go a smidgen less as a few baked over a bit)

For baking I followed the directions on on the box but it took a little longer. I used a toohthpick to test every 5 minutes after the baking time specified.

Once I had the cones done

I let them cool ( I left them overnight)

Then, it was time to frost!

So, I took the can of frosting, box of pudding mix and a block of cream cheese.

Whipped.

I used a Wliton 2D tip to pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes ( I must say I didn't have a perfect method or something fancy.) I started from the outside and worked my way in trying to make it look like soft serve).

I topped with sprinkles but you can dress them up any way you want.

Finished product:

Cute huh!?

Happy Baking!

Best Ever Cupcake Icing Kit How-To Video

Here is a great video I found on http://www.bakeitpretty.com/
This site has super cute accessories for your treats!

Truffles that look like cupcakes!

Ingredients:

1 box of Oreos Or Nutter Butters

1 block or cream cheese

Decorations:

Sprinkles

M&M's

Candie Melts or Chocolate

Directions:

Place Oreos or Nutter Butters into food processor 

(If you don't have one, you can use a meat tenderizer and a ziploc bag to crush until you have crumbs)

Place room temperature cream cheese and cookie "crumbs" into a mixing bowl

Blend using your hands until you have one big "truffle" (At this point you won't see the cream cheese)

Shape into preferred shape ( I used balls) and refrigerate

*You can't see in the picture but these have chocolate bottoms*

For the bottoms you will need a candy melt tray (they are the ones shaped like the bottom of a peanut butter cup)

Place your melted chocolate in the mold about 1/4 of the way full. 

Place your "truffle" in the melted chocolate

freeze for 10 -15 minutes

Remove

At this point melt your candy melts or chocolate ( I like the candy melts as the come in assorted flavors)

Now you're ready to dip the tops!

This is the fun part!

If you have trouble dipping, I have used a tiny spoon to place the candy melt or chocolate on the truffle. *I think that also makes it look more like frosting.* 

Once you're done with the tops, decorate with M&M's and sprinkles!

Chill and Enjoy!