Mini Thanksgiving Cupcakes that Kinda Look like Turkeys
Are you looking for fill your dessert table with easy treats? Guests will gobble up these Mini Thanksgiving Cupcakes that kinda, mostly look like adorable turkeys. It's all about a sense of humor and a great imagination here. 😛 The tiny little pretzels really make these oh-so-cute if you ask me. This post may contain affiliate links.
MAKE MINI THANKSGIVING CUPCAKES
Mini cupcakes are just so adorable. The turkey minis I made recently are on of my favorite things of the Thanksgiving season so far. So let's make these alternate easy Mini Thanksgiving Cupcakes right now.
They are crazy easy to whip up, even in a pinch. With simple store-bought items, these can be literally prepared in just minutes.
MINI THANKSGIVING CUPCAKES INGREDIENTS
You will just need 4 simple items to make the most adorable little cupcakes. Here is the quick list just for reference, but scroll down the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements and instructions.
- Mini Chocolate Cupcakes - prepared and frosted
- Mini Candy Eyes
- Tiny Pretzels
- Red and Orange M&M's
INSTRUCTIONS
Don't blink because this easy peasy t-day treat is ready in minutes thanks to store-bought goodies. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card below to save or print the official tutorial recipe.
Here we go! Here are the simple step-by-step instructions.
- Carefully cut the M&M's in half and set aside.
- Place three tiny pretzels in a fan pattern across the back of each mini cupcake.
- Press two candy eyes lightly into the front center of each cupcake.
- Press one half orange M&M horizontally under the eyes for the beak.
- Press one half red M&M vertically under the orange M&M for the wattle.
Voila your cupcakes are ready to serve.
CUTEST THANKSGIVING DESSERTS
Want even more super cute ideas for your holiday table? Here are some more of my very favorites so far.
These Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies are seriously adorable and simple to prepare.
Calling all OREO Cookie fans, these cute treats are absolutely going to get gobbled up fast.
And last but not least, these super fun Turkey donuts are a big show-stopper.
Here is the tutorial for these cutie little cuppies. You can save or print it off from here. I personally like to copy and paste recipes into my iphone notes app.
Mini Thanksgiving Cupcakes
The cutest little Mini Thanksgiving Cupcakes for your holiday table. So simple to make with simple store-bought ingredients including tiny pretzels and candies.
Ingredients
- 12 Mini Chocolate Cupcakes, prepared and frosted
- 24 Mini Candy Eyes
- 36 Tiny Pretzels
- 6 Red M&M's
- 6 Orange M&M's
Instructions
Carefully cut the M&M's in half and then set aside.
Press three tiny pretzels in a fan pattern across the back of each of the cupcakes.
Press two candy eyes lightly into the front center of each cupcake.
Press one half orange M&M horizontally under the eyes for the beak.
Press one half red M&M vertically under the orange M&M for the wattle.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 608Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 7mgSodium 1104mgCarbohydrates 116gFiber 6gSugar 39gProtein 11g
This nutritional information is for reference only. We are not responsible for these calculations.