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    Home » Recipes » Holiday

    Sheep Cupcakes

    Published: Mar 20, 2014 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Sheep Cupcakes
    How cute are these Easter Sheep Cupcakes? Kids will love to make and eat them, plus they are so easy to make. All you need is 8 ingredients to whip up this fun recipe that the kids can even help with.

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    Sheep Cupcakes

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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 24 minutes mins
    Total Time 44 minutes mins
    Servings 12

    Ingredients
      

    • CUPCAKES:
    • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
    • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
    • 3 Eggs
    • ICING:
    • 1 cup softened Butter
    • 2 tbsp Milk
    • 4 cup Powdered Sugar
    • CANDY CLAY:
    • 6 oz Dark Chocolate Chips or Wafers
    • 2 tbsp Corn Syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Melt chocolate in microwave by heating for 30 seconds then stirring and repeating process until it is melted and smooth.
    • Stir in corn syrup until wel mixed. Misture will be grainy.
    • Pour onto plastic wrap and allow to set for several hours (until firm).
    • Break off small pieces of the candy clay mixture and knead to soften.
    • Form each into a flattened cube ¾" x ¾" x ¼" tall.
    • To each of these we will attach ears at the top and using a toothpick we will carve in the mouth and nostril area.
    • Also place candy eyes and press in place.
    • Allow the heads to set for 30 minutes.
    • Store remaining candy clay by sealing in zippered bag and refrigerating.
    • Bake cupcakes according to box directions.
    • Allow to cool.
    • Cream butter and vanilla in a large bowl
    • Slowly add in the powdered sugar, and milk as needed, until everything is incorporated and frosting is right consistency.
    • Beat for 5 minutes to make sure it is fluffy.
    • Ice cupcakes then decorate tops with sheep heads and mini marshmallow to represent wool.

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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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