These Groundhog Cupcakes are not only adorable, but they're delicious as well! You'll love taking some bites of these cute nutter butter cupcakes!
To say I love decorating cupcakes might by just a little bit of an understatement. I really, really, really love decorating anything and everything. Can you blame me? It's so much fun to take something delicious, and then make it adorable as well. Seriously. It's like treating your taste buds to some beautiful artwork - if that makes sense.
When's the last time that you sat down and enjoyed decorating cupcakes? If you haven't done it in a while, it's time. Not only is it fun, but it's a really great stress reliever as well - PLUS, you get to lick the spoon and utensils clean when you're done!
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Adorable Design: These cupcakes are super cute with groundhog toppers made from Nutter Butters, perfect for a fun celebration.
- Quick & Easy: With simple ingredients like cupcakes, frosting, and easy-to-find candy, they come together in no time.
- Fun & Customizable: Adjust the colors and decorations to suit your theme or personal touch for a unique creation.
Groundhog Cupcakes
Here's the deal. Groundhogs get a bad rap. They're really only talked about one time a year and the entire fate of our Spring depends on whether or not they show their shadow. If the decide Spring comes early, everyone loves them. But if they decide that Winter is going to hang around for just a little bit longer...."boo, Groundhogs, boo!".
It's just a shame. How could anyone not think that groundhogs are adorable? I decided that it was time to decorate cupcakes in all their glory, and I'm quite pleased with the results if I do say so myself!
Now, it's your turn to join in on the cupcake decorating fun!
Groundhog Nutter Butter Cupcakes
🥚Ingredients to Make Groundhog Cupcakes:
12 cupcakes, your favourite
1 cup green frosting, your favourite
12 Nutter Butter cookies
24 candy eyes
24 marshmallow bit pieces
12 brown M&Ms
24 almond slices
Brown jimmies
¼ cup milk chocolate chips. melted
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Cookie Base: Swap Nutter Butter cookies with Golden Oreos for a different flavor profile.
- Frosting Flavor: Use chocolate frosting instead of green for a rich twist.
- Eye Candy: Replace candy eyes with mini chocolate chips for a fun look.
🔪How to Make Groundhog Cupcakes
Choose the top of a Nutter Butter cookie.
Gently press two almond slices into the cream center between the cookies with one on each side as the ears of the groundhog.
Using a toothpick, dab a small amount of chocolate on one M&M candy.
Press the candy against the middle of the upper half of a Nutter Butter cookie.
Above the M&M, use melted chocolate to attach two candy eyes.
Below the M&M, use melted chocolate to attach two marshmallow bits as groundhog teeth.
Allow chocolate to set completely.
Pipe green frosting on each cupcake.
Use a knife to carefully cut a slit the width of a Nutter Butter in the top of each cupcake before sliding a cookie into the cupcake.
Or, place two almond slices into the cupcake to look like ears peeking from the ground.
Sprinkle jimmies around the cookies or ears.
Your Groundhog cupcakes are now complete.
Enjoy!
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👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Bake your favorite cupcakes and let them cool.
- Use Nutter Butter cookies, add almond slices for ears, and attach M&M for the nose and candy eyes with melted chocolate.
- Frost cupcakes with green icing, top with the decorated cookie, and add brown jimmies for texture.
💭 FAQs
Absolutely! You can assemble the cupcakes and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer freshness, refrigerate them for up to a week. Just bring them to room temperature before serving for the best flavor
No problem! You can use any oval-shaped cookie, like Milano or even homemade shortbread, as the base for the groundhog's face. Get creative with what you have!
If almond slices aren't available, you can use sliced almonds, small chocolate candies, or even pieces of fruit leather to create the ears and nose. The key is to have fun and customize them to your liking
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week. Just let them come to room temperature before serving for the best taste
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve alongside Groundhog cupcakes:
- Carrot Cake Bites: Moist and spiced, these little bites add a perfect complement to the earthy, fun vibes of the Groundhog cupcakes.
- Chocolate Dipped Pretzels: Crunchy and sweet, the salty pretzels are a nice contrast to the sweetness of the cupcakes.
- Mini Pecan Tarts: Rich, nutty, and buttery, these tarts offer a delightful treat to round out your Groundhog Day celebration.
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Groundhog Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 Cupcakes Your favorite
- 1 Cup Green Frosting Your favorite
- 12 Nutter Butter Cookies
- 24 Candy Eyes
- 24 Marshmallow Bit Pieces
- 12 Brown M&Ms
- 24 Almond Slices
- Brown Jimmies
- ¼ Cup Milk Chocolate Chips Melted
Instructions
- Choose the top of a Nutter Butter cookie.
- Gently press two almond slices into the cream center between the cookies with one on each side as the ears of the groundhog.
- Using a toothpick, dab a small amount of chocolate on one M&M candy.
- Press the candy against the middle of the upper half of a Nutter Butter cookie.
- Above the M&M, use melted chocolate to attach two candy eyes.
- Below the M&M, use melted chocolate to attach two marshmallow bits as groundhog teeth.
- Allow chocolate to set completely.
- Pipe green frosting on each cupcake.
- Use a knife to carefully cut a slit the width of a Nutter Butter in the top of each cupcake before sliding a cookie into the cupcake.
- Place two almond slices into the cupcake to look like ears peeking from the ground.
- Sprinkle jimmies around the cookies or ears.
- Your Groundhog cupcakes are now complete. Enjoy!
Notes
- Bake your favorite cupcakes and let them cool.
- Use Nutter Butter cookies, add almond slices for ears, and attach M&Ms for the nose and candy eyes with melted chocolate.
- Frost cupcakes with green icing, top with the decorated cookie, and add brown jimmies for texture.
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