TURKEY TAIL CUPCAKES
An easy trick -- brushstrokes of melting candy -- is the key to these cute and crafty cupcakes.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bake 24 cupcakes according to the package directions. Let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, cut 4 sheets of parchment to about the size of baking sheets. In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the melting candy in the microwave in 10 second intervals until fully melted.
- Dip a 1/2-inch paintbrush into one color of melted candy, making sure you have a generous amount on the brush. Paint a 1-inch stripe on one of the parchment pieces; the line should be opaque-- brush on more if necessary. Repeat with the remaining melts, covering each piece of parchment with different colored candy lines. You should have 72 brushstrokes of the white candy and 96 brushstrokes each of the yellow, orange and red candy. If the bowls of melting candy harden during the process, soften in the microwave as needed. Let the stripes set at room temperature until dried, about 15 minutes.
- Pipe or spread a generous amount of frosting on the cupcakes (at least 1/2 inch of frosting per cupcake). Press a milk chocolate drop candy, point-side up on each cupcake, positioning it on the lower third of the center. These are the turkey tails.
- Cut or break each pretzel so you get 2 T-shaped pieces out of each one. These will be the turkeys' feet.
- Next, add the feathers: Carefully peel off 4 red brushstrokes and insert them in a row along the top edge of a cupcake at a 45-degree angle. These are the back feathers. Make a second row of 4 orange brushstrokes in front of the red ones. Then add 4 yellow brushstrokes in front of the orange and 3 white brushstrokes in front of the yellow. Insert a pretzel foot on either side of the chocolate drop candy. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 23 more cupcakes.
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Opara Diamond
[email protected]I'll pass.
Shampa Mondal
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I would definitely recommend them.
Jordan Sanchez
[email protected]These cupcakes were a fun and easy way to get my kids to eat turkey.
Khloe Briglio
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these cupcakes were actually really good.
Nefertiti LKT
[email protected]These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Ramjali official
[email protected]These cupcakes were amazing! I will definitely be making them again and again.
Abdul Khalique
[email protected]Not my favorite cupcake, but they were okay.
Koly Chowdhury
[email protected]Meh.
Olesya Stelmakh
[email protected]These cupcakes were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Anele Sokhulu
[email protected]I loved the unique flavor of these cupcakes. They were a hit at my party.
Realm Dess
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still good.
Michael Scofield
[email protected]I would definitely make these cupcakes again for a special occasion.
Fida Bangash
[email protected]These cupcakes were a fun and festive way to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Imrul Kaseh
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.
Maddison Bishop
[email protected]These cupcakes were so moist and fluffy! The frosting was also perfect.
Abby Gray
[email protected]The cupcakes were a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Pradip Vai
[email protected]I've never had turkey tail before, but I really enjoyed it in these cupcakes.
Sarmila Basnet
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was amazing.
julian Ndum
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cupcakes were to make. They came out perfect, and my friends and family loved them.
Adna Abdirahman
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, and the turkey tail frosting was a unique and delicious touch.