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Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes Recipe

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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

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Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes Recipe

Prep: 2 hours

Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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. Yield: varies.

Originally published as Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes in Taste of Home's Cupcake of the Week Newsletter , p11/23/09

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Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2012 by Tiggergirl0325

This is a very cute idea. I made them for my daughter's class for her Thanksgiving birthday. They were a huge hit, but VERY time consuming. It took me 3 hours to do about 16 turkeys. The only way I'd make this recipe again is if it were for a small family gathering of 10 or less. One tip I would give, especially if you are doing a large number of them, is to spread the wrapped caramels on a heating pad instead of using the microwave, then unwrap and mold as needed.

Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2012 by chantels719

very time consuming but it was worth it! They were a hit @ Thanksgiving. When making the turkeys themselves I put a dab of water on my finger and pat it on the caramel to give it a glossy look. Also, made Chocolate chip cupcakes w/ whipped nutella icing..... yuuummmm

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2012 by mel06010

Where do I find the video?

Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2011 by gng57

My little niece made these for Thanksgiving,I saw a picture of them her mom took.These are so cute!I'm saving this for next year I will make these for sure.Thanks for the great idea

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2011 by colemang2

So cute! I'm going to try them using Runts candy (the miniature fruit) and skipping the leaves although they're adorable!

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2011 by Dash-of-Pepper

I wish I could go to the store right now and get the stuff! Thank you for sharing!

I'm getting the stuff tomorrow! ( I hope)

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2011 by WARSAWSHIRLEY

Takes to much time especially for very old crippled hands. Where do you get candy coated sunflower kernels??? What are sixlets and where do you get them???

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2011 by mtlake1951

I think someone has too much time on their hands if they review recipes they won't even try!

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2011 by jam1941

What a cute idea. The kids will love it & so will we old folks. Thanks & Keep the ideas coming.

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2011 by Lovepeto

What a terrific idea ! As a retired (and tired) cake/cookie/cupcake decorator of 20+ years I'm always looking for shortcuts. This one is really clever and I'm looking forward to making these.

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