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For the cupcakes, prepare your vanilla cupcakes according to the box directions.
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For the frosting, whip the cream on high speed (1-2 minutes) until thick, fluffy and spreadable.
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In a second mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar (start on low speed), then beat in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
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Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mix.
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Tint your frosting with blue coloring until the desired color.
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Keep it covered in the fridge until ready to use on your cupcakes.
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When cupcakes have cooled, frost the cupcakes.
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For each cupcake decoration, slice off and discard the bottom half of a red gumdrop. Place the gumdrop top on the center of a Gummy Ring to create a turtle shell.
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Set the shell atop the cupcake, pressing down slightly to stick it in place.
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For fins, slice a Spearmint Leaves candy in half. Then use an oval fondant cutter to cut each half into two pieces.
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Use the outer pieces for the front fins and the inner pieces for the hind fins.
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For the head, use a kitchen skewer or toothpick to poke eye holes in the sides of a green gumdrop.
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Press a mini chocolate chip into each hole, using a dab of white icing to help hold it in place.
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Set the head in place, again pressing down slightly so that it sticks to the frosting.
