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    Wide-Eyed Turkey Cupcakes

    Posted: Nov 5, 2014 · Updated: Jun 8, 2024 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    When it comes to the holidays, I'm all about fun treats. Treats that make people laugh and treats that make children's eyes brighten. These Wide-Eyed Turkey Cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving party or meal this year. When I was deciding how to put these together, I knew I had to go with big eyes. To me, these cupcakes represent in a humorous way what a turkey may very well be thinking as Thanksgiving approaches. Kind of like, "Eat chicken, not turkey!"

    These cupcakes are so easy to make! In fact, I'm not here with a cupcake recipe today, I'm sharing more of what you may like to call a "cupcake design" tutorial. Here's what you're going to need:

    Wide Eyed Turkey Cupcakes

    So, here we go. This is such a fun project for the kiddos, too. Chocolate cupcakes are awesome on their own, but turning them into little holiday-themed characters or animals just makes eating them even more fun. This would be a fun classroom project now that I think of it. Give every child a cupcake and their "add-ons," and the frosting could be provided in little paper cups for each student.

    Wide Eyed Turkey Cupcakes
    Wide Eyed Turkey Cupcakes

    He's almost too cute to eat. ALMOST. I have to admit that no one in my house had any problems eating these turkeys. There really wasn't a whole lot of remorse. Don't worry, we ate the Oreos first so they didn't know what was coming next. LOL

    MAKE THESE. Trust me. They're so worth it!

    Wide Eyed Turkey Cupcakes


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    Wide Eyed Turkey Cupcakes

    Wide-Eyed Turkey Cupcakes

    These cupcakes are so easy to make! In fact, I'm not here with a cupcake recipe today, I'm sharing more of what you may like to call a "cupcake design" tutorial.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 dozens
    Calories: 1kcal
    Author: Sara
    adjust servings: 2 dozens

    Ingredients

    • Cupcake with chocolate frosting (prepared as you wish)
    • Two Oreo cookies
    • 5 Pieces of candy corn (the kind with a yellow tip)
    • Piece of candy corn (the kind with an orange tip)
    • Twizzlers Nibs candy (or just red licorice)
    • 2 brown M&Ms
    • Fudge-striped cookie not pictured
    • Chocolate frosting (store-bought or prepared)
    • 1 toothpick
    • Knife
    • Scissors

    Instructions

    • Take the two Oreo cookies and twist them apart. Save the creme-filled sides and eat the other halves. 🙂 So far, so good. Use a little of the chocolate frosting to adhere the M&Ms onto the creme-filled cookie halves. Set aside.
    • Spread a little frosting onto the top half of the fudge-striped cookie.
    • Stick your candy corns onto the frosting and set it aside.
    • Take your cupcake and cut a slit into the back of it with a knife (deep enough to slide the fudge-striped cookie into.

    Now, let's start assembling. We'll work off a numbered list again so it's easy to follow along:

    • Place the two Oreo cookie halves on the cupcake for the eyes.
    • Slide the fudge-striped cookie into the slit in the back of the cupcake.
    • Take the final piece of candy corn and place a toothpick into the bottom of it. Insert the toothpick end into the cupcake for the nose so just the orange segment of the candy corn is showing.
    • Use scissors to trim the Twizzlers Nib to look like wattle and place it into the frosting alongside the nose.

    Notes

    1. Creative Freedom: Feel free to get creative with the decorations! While the recipe provides a basic guide, you can personalize your turkey cupcakes by using different types of candies or adjusting the design to your liking. Let your imagination run wild to make each turkey cupcake unique.
    2. Preparation Order: Before assembling the cupcakes, ensure that all the decorations are prepared and ready to use. This includes separating the Oreo cookies, attaching the M&Ms, frosting the fudge-striped cookies, and cutting the Twizzlers Nibs. Having everything ready will streamline the assembly process and prevent any delays.
    3. Secure Attachments: Use frosting as an adhesive to secure the candy decorations onto the cupcake. This ensures that they stay in place and creates a sturdy foundation for the turkey features. Additionally, inserting a toothpick into the candy corn nose provides extra support and prevents it from slipping out of position.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.01mg | Sodium: 0.1mg | Fiber: 0.003g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.001mg
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    1. Uttarakhand Guide

      September 27, 2023 at 4:33 am

      4 stars
      Super excited to try these Wide-Eyed Turkey Cupcakes, I was actually looking for same. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us.

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      • AMANDA BENSON CAMPBELL

        October 23, 2024 at 10:39 pm

        I was looking for a turkey cupcakes for my 3yr old daughters fall party. These are so adorable 😍 but toothpicks and 3yr olds spell disaster an injury.

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        • Sara

          October 29, 2024 at 9:19 am

          Ah, yes. I would agree about the toothpicks for 3-year-olds. You could always try these Reese's & Oreo Turkey treats: https://bitzngiggles.com/reeses-oreo-turkey-treats/ or these Tom Turkey Cupcakes where a toothpick is just used in the creation process: https://bitzngiggles.com/tom-turkey-cupcakes/.

          Reply
    2. Unique Homestay in Uttarakhand

      December 23, 2022 at 4:15 am

      5 stars
      SUper excited to try these Wide-Eyed Turkey Cupcakes, these seems delicious and unique , Will love to share with others too

      Reply
    3. Unique Homestay in Uttarakhand

      December 23, 2022 at 4:14 am

      5 stars
      SUper excited to try these Wide-Eyed Turkey Cupcakes, these seems delicious and unique , Will love to share with others too , thanks for sharing this cupcake recipe with us.

      Reply
    4. Offbeat Homestay in Uttarakhand

      November 01, 2022 at 6:25 am

      5 stars
      Super excited to try this delicious looking Wide-Eyed Turkey Cupcakes, seems amazing . Thanks for sharing this one with us, will love to try this.

      Reply
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