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Love Bug Cupcakes

Jan 22, 2019 · Leave a Comment

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and I have the perfect dessert recipe for you to make for your kiddos. These Love Bug Cupcakes are super easy and simple and go hand in hand with my Candy Love Bugs the kids can take to school. You could also take these into the classroom if your child is having a Valentine’s Day Party.

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Aren’t these just the cutest things? Kids will love them! You can let your child decorate their own if you so choose as well!

Love Bug Cupcakes

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What’s Needed

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6 Prepared Cupcakes – Any Flavor

1 Can White Frosting

6 Pink Candy Melts

Candy Eyes

Edible Confetti Hearts

Black Licorice

Food Coloring, pink

Edible Food Marker, Black

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How to make Love Bug Cupcakes

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Scoop out about ½ of the frosting and place in a bowl. Add 1-2 drops of the pink food coloring and mix well.

Frost the cupcakes with the remaining white frosting. Then with the pink frosting, frost about ¾ of the cupcake leaving a little “V†wedge in the back. The pink will represent wings.

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Cut little slivers of black licorice to represent the antennas. You will need 12.

Place a dab of frosting on the back of the candy eyes and place on the pink candy melts. Draw a smile with your edible marker.

In the front of the cupcake, place a lovebug head and 2 antennas. Then, place 3 confetti hearts on each side of the wings.

You now have a cute little love bug cupcake! Enjoy!!

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Love Bug Cupcakes

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6

I have the perfect dessert recipe for you to make for your kiddos this Valentine's Day. These Love Bug Cupcakes are super easy and simple.

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What You Need

  • 6 Prepared Cupcakes
  • 1 can White Frosting
  • 6 Candy Melts Pink
  • Candy Eyes
  • Edible Confetti Hearts
  • Black Licorice
  • Food Coloring pink
  • Food Coloring Markers

Utensils

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Scissors

Directions

  1. Scoop out about ½ of the frosting and place in a bowl. Add 1-2 drops of the pink food coloring and mix well.
  2. Frost the cupcakes with the remaining white frosting. Then with the pink frosting, frost about ¾ of the cupcake leaving a little “V” wedge in the back. The pink will represent wings.

  3. Cut little slivers of black licorice to represent the antennas. You will need 12.
  4. Place a dab of frosting on the back of the candy eyes and place on the pink candy melts. Draw a smile with your edible marker.
  5. In the front of the cupcake, place a lovebug head and 2 antennas. Then, place 3 confetti hearts on each side of the wings.

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