First I have to give all the credit that goes to this recipe to WILTON!!!!! I am so excited that they have this recipe on their website as the theme to Cory's 1st Birthday is Monkey's. I have to make this today.. So i better start now!!!! It is not tried and true by me yet, but I have to make it today so I figured you can all share on the journey with me. I will however update how I am doing. I will even post pictures if they turn a mess! If you want some fantastic cupcake design ideas and recipes go check out Wilton!

Monkey Munchie

Pattern:

• Monkey Upper and Lower Face (2004 Pattern Book)

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Tools:

• Standard Muffin Pan
• White Standard Baking Cups
• Disposable decorating bags
• Non-Stick Parchment Paper

Ingredients:

• White, Light Cocoa Candy Melts®*
• Garden Candy Color Set
• Chocolate Buttercream Icing

*Brand confectionery coating

Ice cupcakes smooth with chocolate icing. Tint portions of melted white candy black and light pink using candy colors. Add a small amount of melted cocoa candy to white for tan shade used on face. Outline and pipe-in parchment-covered face patterns with melted candy in cut disposable bags; refrigerate until firm.

Carefully peel off parchment. Position upper face candy on cupcake; overlap with lower face candy. Pipe eyes, nose, mouth and cheeks using melted candy in cut bag. Insert 2 cocoa Candy Melts wafers in cupcake for ears.

Each serves 1.

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