easter lamb cupcakes

inspiration: landolakes website

prep: 30 minutes

bake: 20 minutes

makes: 12 cupcakes







Description: These were alot of fun to make. Not all the eyeballs were the same size, and sometimes the eyes dried crosseyed. The silly looking ones were people's favorite. I was surprised how fast they dissapeared at the party I served them at.

Ingredients:

24 black gumdrops

Decorator candy eyes

1 box of cake mix
1 can of vanilla or cream cheese icing
1 package of mini marshmellows
Licorice pieces or black jelly beans

Directions:

 1. Bake cupcakes according to package directions

2. To make the face: press the gumdrops flat. With a toothpick poke two holes in the bottom (for the nostrils)  Using the toothpick and the can of icing glue the eyeballs to the top of the gumdrop. Slice a licorace piece or jelly bean and glue them to the back of the gumdrop (for the ears)
3.  Frost  the cupcakes, creating mound of frosting in center.
4. Attach a  lamb face on front 1/3 of each cupcake. Place miniature marshmallows onto cupcakes, pressing into frosting to adhere. Attach licorice pieces or licorice nibs for the tails.
5. Let harden and enjoy!