Friday, October 7, 2011

Mickey And Minnie Mummy Cupcakes

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Boo….Are you ready for Halloween?  Honestly, I wasn’t ready at all until my Mother-in-law took the kids out for Halloween costumes shopping last weekend.  Many of the more popular costumes were either sold out or didn’t have the size for my kids.  I didn’t know people get ready so early when there were more than 3 weeks before Halloween arrives.  With that said, I guess I better get ready and swing into Halloween mood earlier this year as well.  I was planning to dress my kids as Mickey and Minnie Mouse since they are big fans of the mouse.  Unfortunately, I didn’t get those outfits this year.  So, here are some Mickey and Minnie Mummy Cupcakes for the kiddos.  These mummy cupcakes are so much fun to make and for sure will get you into Halloween mood.  Here’s what you need:

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1) Prepare some Chocolate cupcakes, of course.  I used this recipe here.  You can use your favorite chocolate cupcake recipe or even boxed cake mix for these.
2) Chocolate Nonpareil Candies for Mickey and Minnie’s ears.
3) Light color Buttercream or frosting.  I used my favorite Meyer Lemon Buttercream recipe here.
4) Chocolate Covered Raisins for Mickey and Minnie’s eyes.
5) Marshmallows
6) Powdered sugar for rolling the marshmallows
7) Heart Shaped Confetti for Minnie’s Bowtie

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Here are the steps:

1) Lightly dust a clean surface and your rolling pin with powdered sugar.  With a dusted rolling pin, flatten the marshmallows.  You’ll need about 3 marshmallows for each cupcake.
2) With a kitchen scissors, cut the rolled marshmallows into strips.
3) Frost the cupcakes with a thin layer of Buttercream or frosting. The frosting acts as adhesive for the marshmallow strips and chocolate candies.
4) Place a pair of the chocolate covered raisins on the upper one third of the cupcakes as eyes.
5) Press a pair of chocolate nonpareil candies, white side down, onto the top of the cupcakes as ears.  Refrain myself yourself from eating all the chocolate candies before your project is done.  Smile with tongue out
6) Place the marshmallow strips at an angle over the frosted cupcakes, leaving the eyes exposed.  Gently press the marshmallow strips so they’ll stick onto the frosting.  Trip off excess marshmallow strips around the cupcakes.

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See how simple and easy that was?  I really love this mummy cupcake project.  Fun factor: 80 out of 100.  Spooky factor: 60 out of 100.  60 is pretty much my kids’ standard.  They were wondering why Mickey and Minnie were all bundled up!  After a brief explanation (not too sure if my kids were really listening), the cupcakes mysteriously disappeared.  Winking smile  Spooky, huh?

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Cute factor: 100 out of 100.  I’m not a fan for the mouse (guess that’s because I see them too often around the house), but I have to say, these mummy cupcakes are super adorable.  Hope you like them too and maybe make some with your kids this Halloween.  My little girl sure enjoyed the time with me in the kitchen today.  She indulged a few Minnie's ears and Mickey's eyes here and there while having fun rolling out marshmallows with me.

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36 comments:

  1. Super cute for sure. Definitely 100 out of 100! :)

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  2. Fantastic use of marshmallows.

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  3. Those are cute! So perfect for Halloween!

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  4. So cute! Just in time for Halloween...

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  5. Hahaha...Amy, these are so funny & cute! Good for the kids. Thanks for sharing. Oh yeah, halloween is getting near huh! And winter will be soon arriving. Just imagine how time flies.....and we're getting old. Yikes!
    Have a great weekend.
    Kristy

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  6. Such a unique and adorable idea for Halloween cupcakes! Great tutorial too~Thabks!

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  7. You are right great minds think alike! I had to stop by and see your Mickey and Minnie Mummies! So cute! Love the marshmallows bandages! I should have made Minnie's too! My daughter is going to be Minnie for Halloween.

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  8. Not quite ready...but these are too dang spooky and adorable!

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  9. Absolutely adorable!! You are so talented.

    Pat

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  10. first time on your site, and I already fell in love with the recipes..will definitely give the almond crips cookies a go and i'll let u know! happy to follow you:-)

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  11. Really cute! It doesn't even seem like it'd take long to make them.

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  12. These are so much fun! I bet my kids would have a blast making...and eating...these :D

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  13. I just LOVE these! Perfect for the kids! Thank you so much for your kind comments and prayers. I'm slowly returning to blogging and reading my most fave bloggers' posts! You're right on the top that I don't want to miss. I hope to catch up over the months in my commenting! Happy October!!!! Roz

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  14. Amy these are so adorable. How creative and fun!!

    I would love your thoughts on my Autumn decor so far, oh and I have a new giveaway as well!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  15. These little cuppies are just too cute! Perfect for a classroom treat for Halloween. :)

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  16. Oh Amy, these are so cute!...Christine

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  17. What a clever idea!! Stopping in to follow from the blog hop - hope you have time to visit and return the favor soon. Ohhh ... and enter to win a free copy of my book too!!
    www.shaunanosler.blogspot.com/

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  18. Good Morning Amy,
    You have brought a smile to my face and joy to my heart, these are adorable! Thank you so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you will have a fabulous week and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  19. Awwwwwwwwwww! Minnie and Mickey mummies! What a fun fall idea for kids! I am now living in a house in suburbia so, I apparently have to prep for Halloween in a big way. We have a neighborhood block party and about 30 kids will be in attendance. These very well may make an appearance now!!!

    Sorry I haven't commented in so long! I have kind of fallen off the blogosphere this summer but, I still have been following and still love your recipes and will be a more devoted follower starting now!

    Thanks for always posting such awesome pieces :)
    -Meg
    @ http://clutzycooking.blogspot.com

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  20. They are so cute and funny! Love them!

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  21. These are the cutest cupcakes in the history of cupcakes. Really! I am such a HUGE Mickey fan. I really appreciate how you showed us step-by-step how to do them. I wish I had done that with my Vampire cupcakes I had up. Thanks!

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  22. Just so adorable! And like the sound of your biscotti too :).

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  23. Those are so perfect. I love them. We are Disney fanatics at our house. We are celebrating our first anniversary today. We are so exicted to have our first give away. Come check it out.

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  24. Those are adorable!! What a great tutorial. Now thanks to you I think I can make these!! Thanks!

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  25. Ah Ha! You really set the mood for Halloween. I heart you way of using of the marshmallow, making both the Mickey and Minnie Mummy so adorable.

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  26. omg, thats super clever! thumbs up for creativity

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  27. What a spooky scene! LOL :) You are very creative!

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  28. You are so creative! This is so cute!

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  29. These are crazy fun! You are soooo creative. ;)

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  30. Thanks for joining my giveaway, Amy. Good luck to you!...Christine

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  31. What a cute idea! Thanks for linking up with me!

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  32. That is so cute! My boyfriend's mom love all things Disney! Can't wait to show her this.

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  33. What an adorable idea! Festive and fun, I'll save these for a halloween treat

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