BUTTERFLY CUPCAKES

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Just in time for May 11 this year come these delicate butterfly confections from Sayreville, New Jersey subscriber Adeline Piscitelle. "They aren't difficult at all to shape," she assure. "They've been a favorite in our family for years. Now, I make them for my grandchildren."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup milk
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling
40 pieces red and/or black shoestring licorice (2 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour to cream mixture alternately with milk. , Fill greased muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , Cut off the top fourth of each cupcake; cut the slices in half. Spoon 1 tablespoon pie filling onto each cupcake. Place two halves upside down on top of filling for wings. Insert two pieces of licorice for antennae.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Kym Simmons
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These cupcakes are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


Jeremiah Samuel
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any flavor of cake mix and frosting that you like.


AailaG jani
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These cupcakes were perfect for my daughter's butterfly-themed birthday party. They were a big hit with all the kids.


Borhan Babu
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these cupcakes were still really good. The frosting is amazing!


Mo7med Fouda
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These cupcakes were a little more challenging to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it! They're so pretty and delicious.


Natish Stha
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I made these cupcakes for my son's class and they were a hit! The kids loved them.


ELIJAH CHONGO
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These cupcakes are so cute! I love the idea of using candy melts to decorate them.


Aidan Fike
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I had never made cupcakes before, but these were so easy to follow! They turned out great!


Ifyaaintjibben Youaintliving
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The cupcakes were delicious, but the frosting was a little too sweet for my taste.


America Countryball!
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These cupcakes were easy to make and a big hit at my daughter's birthday party. I definitely recommend them!


Abonwui Fortune
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A fun and creative take on cupcakes! The kids loved decorating their own butterflies.


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