Do you know how incredibly difficult it is to get someone at the grocery store to make you a penguin cake or cupcakes? They look at you like you are crazy! These penguin cupcakes are super easy to make, and instead of being store bought, they come from the heart.
I just think they are the cutest things ever! They work well for any type of party. Recently, I used them for a Christmas party, but they could be used during a birthday party, for a special event at the office, or anytime you just want some cute little penguin cupcakes.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Adorable & Fun: These Penguin Cupcakes are the perfect whimsical treat that will steal the show at any party.
- Deliciously Moist: Whether you go with chocolate or vanilla cupcakes, these treats are sure to be soft and tasty.
- Perfect for Winter Parties: These festive penguin cupcakes are a great addition to any holiday or winter-themed event.
🥚What’s Needed for These Penguin Cupcakes
- 6 Prepared Cupcakes
- 6 Oreo Cookies
- 1 Can White Frosting
- Orange Candy Melts
- 1 Cup Shredded Coconut
- Edible Candy Eyes
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Flavor Base: Use chocolate or vanilla cupcakes as the base, depending on your preference.
- Frosting Fun: Swap white frosting for chocolate or cream cheese frosting for a different taste.
- Wing It: Use chocolate sandwich cookies for wings instead of Oreo halves.
🔪How to Make Penguin Cupcakes
First, Frost cupcakes with the white frosting.
Then, take the cupcake, turn it upside down and dip it into the coconut.
Next, Set it back on the pan and pat the coconut down gently.
You could also just sprinkle the coconut on as well.
After, grab some of the Oreo cookies and gently twist apart. Take the halve without the frosting and cut in half.
Then, use the Oreo with the frosting and scrape out a small V-shape. This will make your penguin cupcakes head.
Then, cut one of the candy melts into fourths. You’ll need 3 pieces per cupcake.
To make the face, add 2 eyes under the “V” shape on the frosted Oreo.
Next, use one piece of the orange candy melt and place under the eyes to represent the beak.
After you have made the penguin face, you will want to place a whole candy melt behind the head as this will allow the face to stay up and not fall down.
Put the Penguin face in front of the candy melt and push down into the cupcake.
Then, you will take the Oreo halves and place one on each side of the cupcake to represent the wings/feathers. Then stick 2 pieces of the candy melts on the bottom of the cupcake to represent the feet.
Finally, you can have fun and enjoy your Penguin cupcakes!!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use fresh cupcakes and high-quality Oreos for the best taste and appearance.
- Gently press the Oreo pieces into the frosting to ensure they adhere well without disrupting the coconut coating.
- For added flair, consider adding small accessories like mini scarves or hats made from fondant or colored sugar.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with penguin cupcakes:
- Mini Snowman Pancakes: Stack small pancakes to create adorable snowmen, adding chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, and a slice of carrot for the nose.
- Arctic Fruit Salad: Combine coconut flakes with blueberries, bananas, and grapes to resemble a snowy, wintry mix.
- Igloo Cheese Balls: Shape cream cheese into igloos, roll in shredded mozzarella, and serve with whole-grain crackers for a fun, savory snack.
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Aren't these little penguins absolutely adorable? If you loved these cute little penguin treats, we know you will love some of our other penguin crafts! Check out: The Milk Bottle Penguin Craft or our Penguin Rocks of Kindness to complete your theme. 
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Penguin Cupcakes: A Party Food Idea
Ingredients
- 6 Prepared Cupcakes
- 6 Oreo Cookies
- 1 Can White Frosting
- Orange Candy Melts
- 1 Cup Shredded Coconut
- Edible Candy Eyes
Instructions
- First, Frost cupcakes with the white frosting.
- Then, take the cupcake, turn it upside down and dip it into the coconut.
- Next, Set it back on the pan and pat the coconut down gently. You could also just sprinkle the coconut on as well.
- After, grab some of the Oreo cookies and gently twist apart. Take the half without the frosting and cut in half.
- Then, use the Oreo with the frosting and scrape out a small V-shape. This will make your penguin cupcakes head.
- cut one of the candy melts into fourths. You’ll need 3 pieces per cupcake.
- To make the face, add 2 eyes under the “V” shape on the frosted Oreo.
- Next, use one piece of the orange candy melt and place under the eyes to represent the beak.
- After you have made the penguin face, you will want to place a whole candy melt behind the head, as this will allow the face to stay up and not fall down.
- Put the Penguin face in front of the candy melt and push down into the cupcake.
- Then, you will take the Oreo halves and place one on each side of the cupcake to represent the wings/feathers. Then stick 2 pieces of the candy melts on the bottom of the cupcake to represent the feet.
- Finally, you can have fun and enjoy your Penguin cupcakes!!
Notes
- Use fresh cupcakes and high-quality Oreos for the best taste and appearance.
- Gently press the Oreo pieces into the frosting to ensure they adhere well without disrupting the coconut coating.
- For added flair, consider adding small accessories like mini scarves or hats made from fondant or colored sugar.
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