Palatable Penguins

Recently my sister-in-law enlisted my help, (okay, maybe I talked her into it in the first place,) making penguin cupcakes for her daughter's 4th birthday. "Happy Feet" was the theme, and these penguin cupcakes seemed like they would be perfect! As always, the project took much longer than anticipated, (as is usually the case with 5 children underfoot,) but I think you'll agree that the finished project was worth the effort. We had a few minor casualties (heads detaching from bodies during the chocolate dipping process, multiple attempts with different materials to try and create not-too-scary-looking eyeballs, and one penguin in particular who frankly just looked like he needed some good rehab. Anyone know a good physical therapist for penguins?) But thankfully enough penguins survived to provide a welcome feast at the birthday party. Without further ado...

Mmmmm...cupcake...frosting...chocolate donut...frosting...donut hole. It doesn't get much better than that.

More frosting.

Dunk in melted chocolate frosting; add marshmallow belly slice, Starburst beak, and cookie wafer arms.

Kick yourself for not baking them in paper baking cups. Poor melty-looking bodies!

And finally, the finished product.

They looked better with paper baking cups added at the end. And eyeballs. :)