Best 2 Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes Recipes

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Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends, and what better way to do that than with a delicious meal? Thanksgiving turkey cupcakes are a fun and festive way to enjoy the traditional Thanksgiving flavors in a new and exciting way. These cupcakes are made with moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes, topped with a creamy mashed potato frosting and a roasted turkey drumstick. They're the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving spread, and they're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

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THANKSGIVING TURKEY CUPCAKES



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Turn an ordinary cupcake into a Thanksgiving extravaganza with this easy-to-find "secret" ingredient: caramel! -Taste of Home Food Styling Team

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield varies.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (16 ounces) caramel frosting or frosting of your choice
Cupcakes of your choice
Caramels
Dots candies, candy-coated sunflower kernels and Sixlets candies

Steps:

  • Frost cupcakes. For each turkey, unwrap three caramels; place on a small piece of waxed paper. Microwave on high for 5-7 seconds or until softened. Break off desired amount for the body; roll into an egg shape. Roll two smaller pieces into wings and two pieces into legs. Press onto body to attach., For leaves, roll out Dots candies to 1/8-in. thickness; cut leaf shapes. Place a turkey on top of each cupcake; arrange leaves, sunflower kernels and Sixlets around turkeys.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY CUPCAKES



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Let these easy-mix cupcakes strut their delicious chocolate-peanut butter flavor and their good looks!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
4 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark)
4 oz semisweet baking chocolate
24 Hershey's® Kisses® Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs and peanut butter with electric mixer on low speed 30 second, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
  • Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Frost cupcakes with frosting.
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In separate small microwavable bowls, microwave candy coating and baking chocolate uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Place coating and chocolate in separate resealable food-storage plastic bags; snip off tiny corner of each bag. Pipe coating and chocolate into feather shapes, about 3 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide (see diagram). Refrigerate coating and chocolate about 5 minutes until set.
  • When set, peel feathers off waxed paper and insert into cupcakes. Place milk chocolate candy on each cupcake for head of turkey. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cupcake base: Classic vanilla or chocolate cupcakes work well, but you can also try pumpkin, carrot, or even gingerbread cupcakes for a Thanksgiving twist.
  • Make a moist cupcake: Use buttermilk or sour cream in your cupcake batter to ensure a moist and tender crumb.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough cupcakes. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes around 20-25 minutes, but baking times may vary depending on the size of your cupcakes.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a sturdy frosting: A buttercream or cream cheese frosting will hold up best on the cupcakes.
  • Get creative with your decorations: Use candy corn, sprinkles, or even edible glitter to decorate your turkey cupcakes.

Conclusion:

Thanksgiving turkey cupcakes are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create turkey cupcakes that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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