This has been one CRAZY week…
There have been fundraisers to volunteer for, costumes to sew, doctors appointments, Indian longhouse project…
and then…as if the clouds had passed and the rays of sunshine started to beat down upon me…
I looked at kid’s school calendar…
and there it was….
The break in the middle of the week that we ALL needed! EARLY RELEASE DAY on Wednesday!
That’s it…we’re having a little celebration in this house to celebrate EARLY RELEASE DAY!
I think we ALL deserve a special treat (that Indian Longhouse project was the straw that broke this mama’s back!)
My treat idea is to surprise Eli with special cupcakes when he comes home from school on Wednesday!
This top-secret idea will require an adventure trip for Isaac and I…
Once in Walmart, we made a most remarkable discovery. COOL WHIP FROSTING.
There were flavors of cream cheese, chocolate, and vanilla (I couldn’t control myself). I grabbed ALL three and then headed to grab the remaining ingredients. (you can see my entire shopping trip HERE.)
With the clock ticking ever closer to the 2:15 release time, I had to get my bum in action!
All my bags were unpacked and my plan of attack was ever increasingly coming to life!
It’s time to get our CUPCAKE on! I don’t do anything fancy to make the cupcakes…just read the instructions. HOWEVER, for the first time in 30 years of baking cupcakes, I did realize that I had NEVER turned the oven down to 325 (vs. the normal baking temp of 350). This realization made the MOST FLUFFY cupcakes EVER!
I made red velvet cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, and vanilla cupcakes. (because you can NEVER have enough cupcakes in your house). I do realize that there’s only five people in my house and I just made six dozen cupcakes. (Ok, I realized it AFTER I made them…I’ll think of something)
To make Early Release Day special…you have to make the cupcakes special. I make it happen by using this MOST delicious new Cool Whip Frosting, a few sprinkles, and funny straws to complete the look.
What do you think? Milk Shake Cupcakes!
To make these Milk Shake Cupcakes…simply fill any glass with cupcakes (I left mine whole, but you could crumble yours up too). Top it with Cool Whip Frosting, sprinkles, and a straw. (You will need to have a spoon handy…the cuteness will only last too long, and they’ll need to dig in!)
As cute as they are…
did we win over Eli??
I think he LOVES it! Our Early Release Day Celebration was a SUCCESS!
ok…ok…I couldn’t keep my hands off them either!
(I told you I made a ton of cupcakes!)
Now…what I CAN tell you about this new Cool Whip Frosting:
- It does cost a little more than the traditional frosting
- BUT…it is AMAZING! (I tried all the flavors)
- The consistency is whipped and smooth…not too thick or TOO sweet.
- The chocolate was like my favorite chocolate milkshake!
- I think if you try The Cool Whip Frosting, you won’t go back to the traditional frosting. It’s just too decadent.
- The containers can stay frozen or in your refrigerator (SO, you don’t have to frost all your cupcakes at once and they will stay fresh)
Now…if you could celebrate any ole’ thing…what would YOU celebrate?? Let me know if you try The Cool Whip Frosting and your own milk shake cupcakes!
You can also find out more about Cool Whip Frosting by following the following links:
- Kraft Recipes http://instoresnow.walmart.com/Kraft.aspx#/recipes/all
- Cool Whip on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/coolwhip
- Kraft Cool Whip Frosting Pinterest Board http://pinterest.com/cbsocially/kraft-cool-whip-frosting/
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What a cute idea!
Thanks Melissa! Anything to make the kids excited!
I didn’t even know Cool Whip made frosting. I’ll have to swing by the cooler section of Wally World next time.Thanks for the idea
Yes you will! The kids will love them!
YUMMY!
That is a TON of cupcakes and they look amazing!! I thought this was an advertisement… beautiful and yummy looking. Pinning now!
Ohhh…Thanks! They are So yummy!
This is a great ideas for the kids,wow Looks so good……..
Cute!! I will have to make them for the Cooper children!
The Cooper kids would LOVE them!!!
That is an adorable idea! I had NO idea that cool whip was making frosting now… sitting here, already in my pj’s…and contemplating hopping back into my jeans and hitting Wally world tonight
! Thanks so much for the cute share!!
You should…it’s SO yummy! Don’t be surprised if you take out a spoon and just eat it from the container!
very cool frosting
Wait until you try it! You’ll be hooked!
omg! these look SO good. Haven’t seen the cool whip frosting yet. I’ll have to look for it and try this out
What a great idea!! I’m definitely going to make these for dessert one evening. I had to laugh about your Indian longhouse comment. In the 4th grade I had a HUGE project and had to make a small Indian village on a large piece of plywood for extra credit. My dad had to help me carry it in and he, being a typical dad, humiliated me. The teacher wasn’t in there and Dad told all my classmates he was the substitute teacher for the day and his name was Chief Chickenhawk. I about died lol. Such memories of school projects!!
what a great idea. look delicious and easy to make
I really need to try this frosting! I’m sure I can incorporate it into my holiday baking. Your cupcakes look delish!!
i have never heard of cool whip frosting! How awesome!
Innovative idea! Looks very tasty too! I’m going to have to give Cool Whip Frosting a try!
Andrew…you will have to give it a try! Your tummy will thank you!
I loveeee cool whip but have not tried their new frosting yet! I’ve been seeing and hearing really good things about it though! I think your creation is the one to finally make me go buy it though! Lol. Its so cute what you did and looks like & your children had delicious fun:) Thanks for sharing!!
What fun! Those look delish. We love cool whip. I can’t wait to try their frosting
bet you guys had a lot hopping around that afternoon, they look sooooo good
I can’t wait to try this frosting! I love the cupcakes in the glass! Yum!
wow, i haven’t seen these yet! look good.
Mmmm this looks so good!! I hope this comes to Canada soon! For now, all I can do is drool!
What?? I hope you get it in Canada soon too! It’ll be worth the wait!
Holy Smokes! This looks delicious! I cut a coupon last week for Cool Whip Frosting but no one I knew had tried it. I love Cool Whip and eat it on everything – I cannot wait to try the frosting ASAP!
I have seen the commercials for the new Cool Whip frosting, you just gave me a reason to try it! YUMMY!!!