Snowman Cupcakes

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Place paper baking cups into 24 muffin pan cups; set aside.

3. 3

   Combine all cupcake ingredients in large bowl; beat at medium speed until well mixed.

4. 4

   Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.

5. 5

   Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Remove to cooling rack.

7. 7

   Cool completely.

8. 8

   Place 3/4 cup butter into bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy.

9. 9

   Add powdered sugar and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.

10. 10

    Add marshmallow creme; continue beating until well mixed.

11. 11

    Frost 12 cupcakes.

12. 12

    (The remaining 12 cupcakes can be eaten as is or frozen in a container with a tight-fitting lid for future use.)

13. 13

    Place coconut in shallow bowl, if desired.

14. 14

    Roll edge of each frosted cupcake in coconut.

15. 15

    Create snowmen by using 1 marshmallow for head and 1 for body.

16. 16

    Draw eyes and mouth on marshmallow head using black decorator gel.

17. 17

    Poke hole into marshmallow for nose, using toothpick; insert small piece of gumdrop into hole.

18. 18

    Draw buttons onro marshmallow body using black decorator gel.

19. 19

    Cut 2 (2x1/2-inch) strips of fruit leather for scarf; make V shape notch in 1 end of each strip.

20. 20

    Assemble snowmen by placing small amount of frosting on top of marshmallow body; place ends of 2 scarf pieces onto frosting.

21. 21

    Place small amount of frosting onto scarf pieces; place marshmallow head on top.

22. 22

    Create hat using decorator candies or gumdrops; attach to head using small amount of frosting.

23. 23

    Insert 2 toothpicks into bottom end of body, pushing through into head and leaving enough toothpick ends to insert into cupcake.

24. 24

    Place snowmen on cupcakes, securing with toothpicks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.