Minion Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Minion Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES:; 1 box (about 18 Oz. Size) Yellow Or White Cake Mix; Additional Required Ingredients Specified In Mix Package (typically Water, Eggs And Oil); FOR THE FROSTING:; 2 sticks Butter; 4 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 teaspoons Vanilla; 3 Tablespoons Whole Milk; FOR DECORATING:; 6 ounces, weight White Fondant; 3 drops Blue Gel Food Coloring; Black Decorating Icing; 3 cups Yellow Candy Melts; 4 teaspoons Coconut Oil; 24 whole Oreo Cookies

Servings: persons

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
1 box (about 18 Oz. Size) Yellow Or White Cake Mix
Additional Required Ingredients Specified In Mix Package (typically Water, Eggs And Oil)
FOR THE FROSTING:
2 sticks Butter
4 cups Powdered Sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla
3 Tablespoons Whole Milk
FOR DECORATING:
6 ounces, weight White Fondant
3 drops Blue Gel Food Coloring
Black Decorating Icing
3 cups Yellow Candy Melts
4 teaspoons Coconut Oil
24 whole Oreo Cookies

1
Bake cupcakes according to package directions (you'll typically need water, eggs, and oil, as directed in mix package). Cool completely.
2
For the frosting, in a large bowl beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add milk as needed until you reach your desired consistency. Spread or pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
3
Using powdered sugar and wax paper, roll fondant out to be about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out circles using the end of an icing tip. Place a dot in the center for the pupils using black icing.
4
In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt candy melts and coconut oil until smooth. Dip oreos into candy melts. Top each oreo with one or 2 eyes. Place on wax paper until set.
5
Use black icing to add goggles or hair to the Minions. Place a cookie on top of each cupcake.

927

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CUPCAKES:, 1 box (about 18 Oz. Size) Yellow Or White Cake Mix, Additional Required Ingredients Specified In Mix Package (typically Water, Eggs And Oil), FOR THE FROSTING:, and more.

Yes, Minion Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Minion Cupcakes

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