Marshmallow Turkey Cupcakes

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 24 One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes (page 152)
  • Swiss Meringue Buttercream (page 304)
  • 5 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled (see page 323)
  • 24 coconut marshmallows, such as Kraft Jet-Puffed Toasted Coconut Marshmallows
  • 48 long chocolate sprinkles
  • 1 pound mini gummy fish (144 pieces)
  • 12 ounces sweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted (4 cups; see page 323)

Directions

  1. 1
    Using a flexible spatula, fold melted and cooled chocolate into buttercream.
  2. 2
    Use an offset spatula to spread buttercream over cupcakes in a smooth layer.
  3. 3
    With a wet toothpick, poke two holes in each coconut marshmallow; using kitchen tweezers, insert chocolate sprinkles for eyes.
  4. 4
    Cut 12 orange gummy fish in half; push one half into each marshmallow for a beak.
  5. 5
    Press marshmallow heads onto cupcakes.
  6. 6
    Press 5 more gummy fish into each cupcake to make tail feathers.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle toasted coconut over cupcakes to cover completely.
  8. 8
    Decorated cupcakes can be stored up to 1 day at room temperature in airtight containers.

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