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Turkey Cupcakes

Author: Mandy
These cute turkey cupcakes are a fun and festive treat, perfect for Thanksgiving. Made with store-bought ingredients and easy decorating steps, they’re a great way to involve kids in holiday baking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cupcakes
Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box of chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box
  • 1 (16 ounce) tub of chocolate frosting
  • 24 round chocolate melting wafers
  • 24 butterscotch chips
  • 24 red sprinkles
  • 48 mini candy eyeballs
  • 120 pieces candy corn
  • 144 Reese's Pieces candies

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the cupcakes according to the package directions. Allow the cupcakes to cool to room temperature.
  • Spread a layer of the chocolate frosting over the top of the cupcakes.
  • Attach a chocolate melting wafer to the lower center of the cupcake, rounded side down. This will create the head for the turkey.
  • Use a toothpick to smear a small amount of frosting on the flat side of the butterscotch chip. Attach the chip to the lower center of the melting wafter to create the beak.
  • Use a toothpick to smear a small amount of frosting on one side of the red sprinkle and attach it to the butterscotch chip to create the wattle.
  • Smear a small amount of frosting to two candy eyeballs and attach them to the melting wafer above the beak.
  • Stick five pieces of candy corn to the top half of the cupcake in a fan shape to create the tail.
  • Finally, attach three Reese’s Piece on either side of the melting wafer to create the turkey’s wings. I like to use one of each color for the wings.
  • Allow the frosting to set for 15-20 minutes before enjoying.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight at room temperature for up to three days. Avoid stacking the cupcakes so the decorations do not get destroyed.
  • The decorated cupcakes should not be frozen as the candy eyeballs will bleed and candy corn tail will become sticky. Unfrosted cupcakes can be store in an airtight container for up to three months. Allow the cupcakes to thaw at room temperature before decorating.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.

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