These cute Easy Sheep Cupcakes are perfect for so many holidays and treats with kids! We love them at Easter but they are also great for those Wallace & Grommit watch parties or even slumber parties where everyone wears their pj’s and counts sheep to go to sleep! Cute, easy and fun these semi-homemade cupcakes are sure to be a hit for the whole family. Of course the kids will love helping you put these together as well!
EASY SHEEP CUPCAKES
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
DIRECTIONS
- 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
These fun Easy Sheep Cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your next party with the kids! Or simple a fun treat to make for your family tonight! Change it up by using colored marshmallows or even making various flavors of cupcakes to hide under the yummy icing you make.
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