Friday, October 28, 2011

Hoot Owl Cupcakes

This was in a suburban magazine recently & since owls seem to be all the rage, I thought I'd whip some up for the grandkids.  I used a box mix and canned frosting, because kids don't care.  Here's how you make these adorable cupcakes. 

Fun for Grandkids to make!
Cover the top of the cupcake with chocolate frosting.

Twist apart two mini cream-filled sandwich cookies so that you have a cream-covered side & a plain cookie side.  Cut each of the plain cookie sides in half.

Using a little frosting, attach two of the plain cookie halves, rounded sides in & about 1 1/2 inches apart, on top of the cupcakes.  Angle the ears slightly away from each other & allow them to extend about 3/4" beyond the edge of the cupcake.

Place two cream-sided cookie halves, cream side up, on the upper half of each cupcake to make the eyes.  Use a dot of frosting on the cream of each cookie to attach a chocolate-covered mint (I used M & M's) to the eyes.

Press a yellow candy (I again used an M & M) in the middle of each cupcake to make the beak.

There you have it...a cute little hoot owl, perfect for Fall!!

Source listed in magazine was from Hello Cupcake!
                                                                                           
Whoo-whoo's my cute little owl helper?

More of Nana's cute helpers!

Owl in Cloche
I'm sharing this with:
Wow Us Wednesdays
Full Plate Thursday
Rock "n Share Blog Party
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Posted by kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen at 4:49 PM
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26 comments:

  1. ElaineOctober 28, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I'd like a cupcake ..Please.. Bet the helpers couldn't wait to enjoy this sweet morsel

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  2. Gayle Page-RobakOctober 29, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    These are the most adorable Halloween cupcakes I have seen...they look delicious too!! I have joined your followers list and invite you to join my followers list; as well,I hope you will grab a blog button. Hugs, Gayle
    http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com

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  3. SudhaOctober 29, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Those are so cute:)And you have even cuter helpers to help you out!Lovely cupcakes for Halloween!

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  4. Anita Rowe StaffordOctober 29, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Kitty, these are adorable, as are the grandchildren! This is something I'll have to make for my little ones too!

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  5. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Those are adorable...I've got to make them!!! :)

    I would like to invite you to my weekend linkup. It involves anything related to homemaking: recipes, sewing, decorating, crafts, DIY, a story about what you did today, etc! I know you'd be a great addition to the party!

    Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
    Sarah

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  6. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLROctober 29, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Kitty, these are just adorable! The kiddos look like they're having a ball!! These are definitely a "must-try"!!

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  7. SnapOctober 29, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I love owls and cupcakes so this is the perfect combination. Too much fun. The kids are adorable, too! Happy Halloween!

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  8. BabsOctober 29, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Gosh those cupcakes are so cute, and so are your adorable helpers. I'm not much of a baker, but I could make these.
    Happy Halloween,
    Babs

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  9. Chubskulit RoseOctober 29, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Simply beautiful!

    Pink Fairy

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  10. LynnOctober 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Adorable! Both the cupcakes and kids! Happy Halloween:@)

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  11. AnnOctober 30, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    These hoot owl cupcakes are so cute and how well they go with halloween. H O O T I N G all night.
    Ann

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  12. Jan@southernjunkin'October 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    What a 'hoot'!! Chocolate and cupcakes, yum!! Visiting from Seasonal Sundays...

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  13. MaryOctober 30, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Too cute...the cupcakes & your owl helpers! Love your cupcake presented in your cloche! Happy Halloween :)

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  14. ThepearsonfamileeOctober 30, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    How very cuuute! What a fun nana you are! I am sure the little ones loved helping! I am so happy I have a new computer and can finally leave a comment!

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  15. OliveOctober 31, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    They are darling and not difficult. I have two very real great horned owls in my yard.

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  16. Yvonne @ StoneGableOctober 31, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    What a HOOT! YOur owl cupcakes are just adorable and so creative! You sweet little helpers look like they are really enjoying their own presonal owls!
    Adorable! Thanks for bringing the sweetness factor to ON THE MENU MONDAY!
    Yvonne

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  17. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 31, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Your cupcake is wonderful under the cloche, what a great idea and I love the directions, I think even I can do this. Your helpers are the best of all. Such fun. Thanks so much for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

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  18. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Oh, this was smart to capture the last cupcake under a cloche! :) Darling.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  19. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Wonderful! Love your helpers! A good looking bunch! Thanks for sharing you sweet post,Joann

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  20. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)October 31, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Adorable cupcakes.Gorgeous colours. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  21. GenevaNovember 1, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    How sweet! Thank you for sharing how you made your hoot owl cupcakes. I'm positive I will be making some myself... (along with my grand daughter) I thought the one on display in the cloche looked very nice. ":o)

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  22. Dorothy @ Crazy for CrustNovember 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    These are so adorable! I love the eyes, so cute. I host a Tuesday linky that runs through Friday (Crazy Sweet Tuesday) and would love for you to join!

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  23. UnknownNovember 2, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Kitty,
    The cupcakes are sweet and your helpers are precious! I read your bio and we have a lot in common. I, too, started cooking at an early age, love scouring for best recipe and cooking is a joy! I'm so glad you stopped by the 1st Rock N Share and linked up!

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  24. SallyNovember 2, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    These are so cute!!!!

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  25. Debra Daniels-ZellerNovember 3, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Normally I don't eat anything with a face, but I'd make an exception for these. Very cute!

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  26. Miz HelenNovember 5, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Hi Kitty,
    Your little ones are just adorable, my grandchildren call me Nana too. Looks like you'al were having so much fun with that little Hoot Owl. It is a great cupcake! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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