Monogrammed Cupcakes

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   Special Equipment: Pastry bag; Wilton #3 small round tip

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   Frost the cupcakes with the frosting.

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   Place the buttercream in a pastry bag with a #3 small round tip.

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   Hold the bag at a 45 degrees angle.

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   With the tip lightly touching the surface of the cupcake, start to squeeze the bag with a steady, even pressure.

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   Lift the tip off the surface to allow the icing string to drop.

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   Stop the pressure and touch the tip to the surface to attach the icing string.

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   Pull away the bag.

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   To write, steadily squeeze and glide along the surface in a smooth continuous motion, keeping your wrist straight and moving your entire forearm in a single unit.

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    Use your arm, not your fingers, to form each line, letter or word.

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    Repeat.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.