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Fluttering Butterfly Cupcakes

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Posted in: Food FindsJuly 15, 2009



Ok so I think I just found my new favorite website! Its called Bright Ideas and they have a ton of cute ideas for parties and holidays including these adorable butterfly cupcakes as shown below! They have a ton of recipes and crafts so go check them out and see what strikes your fancy.

Ingredients:

* 1 box (18.25 oz.) yellow cake mix
* 3 cups prepared vanilla frosting
* 48 pieces thin pretzels twists
* ¼ cup pink decorating sugar
* 1 ½ cups M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies
* ¼ cup M&M’S® Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies
* 3 strands licorice laces
* Green food coloring
* 24 paper cupcake liners
* Cupcake pans
* 2 sheet pans
* Wax paper
* Microwave-safe bowl

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line the cupcake pans with the paper cupcake liners.
3. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the cake mix into the lined cupcake pans, and bake for approximately 18-21 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
4. While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the butterfly wings. Line the two sheet pans with wax paper. Transfer 1 cup of vanilla frosting to a microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, stirring occasionally, until the texture of slightly whipped cream. Dip the pretzels in the warmed vanilla frosting until they’re almost covered. Dab off any excess frosting, and then sprinkle with the pink decorating sugar before the icing sets. Transfer to the lined sheet pans; set aside and let cool completely.
5. Tint 1 can of vanilla frosting green; spread it on top of the cooled cupcakes. Refrigerate until the frosting is set.
6. Using the photo as your guide, decorate the cupcakes as follows:
7. Cover the top with green M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies on the outside edge of each cupcake.
8. Press the small tips of the pretzels on top of the cupcakes for wings.
9. Place one M&M’S® Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies for the head.
10. Arrange a line of same-color M&M’S® Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies for the body.
11. Cut the licorice laces and place them as antennae.

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2 Responses to “Fluttering Butterfly Cupcakes”

  1. Cassandra says:
    July 15, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    How pretty! I might try this. I love cupcakes and I love M&M’s.

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  2. Alicia says:
    July 15, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    how cute! i wish i could eat them!

    Reply

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