Today is the day!

Today is the day we are actually doing the cupcake challenge. I have found an easy to follow recipe from kidspot.com.au for the cookie monster cupcakes. As it is only for 10 cupcakes, I will need to make two batches to cover all 18 cupcakes.

Cookie Monster cupcakes recipe

These chocolate flavoured Cookie Monster cupcakes will delight your Sesame Street loving pre-schooler. They are perfect to take to school for birthdays or even just to delight your little guests at your next birthday party.

Serving Size:

10

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 quantity chocolate cupcakes
• 200g butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups icing mixture
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• blue food colouring
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 pkt white marshmallows
• 1 tube black writing icing
• 12 chocolate chip cookies (1/2 per monster with a few for breakage)

Method:

Using an electric mixer, whip the butter until it is pale. This will take at least 5 minutes on high.
Gradually add in the icing mixture and vanilla until well combined.
With the mixer running, add in food colouring until you get to the Cookie Monster colour. This may be a lot if you are using liquid food colouring or a little if using gel food colouring.
Add in the milk and mix until the frosting puffs up.
Fill a piping bag with a fluted nozzle and pipe on icing.
With the writing icing, place black spots on the marshmallows for pupils.
Place on each cupcake.
Cut cookies in half and place in 'mouth'.