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Sheep Cupcakes

Updated January 21, 2019
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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 Process

Sheep Cupcakes

Sheep Cupcakes

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Total Time: 44 minutes

Ingredients

  • CUPCAKES:
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 1/2 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 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/4" 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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