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Circus Animal Cookie Cupcakes

Cupcakes bursting with bits of circus animal cookies and decorated to resemble the classic childhood cookie!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Author: Serene

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1 funfetti cake mix
  • 1 cup frosted animal cookies crushed

Frosting

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 tbsp butter room temperature
  • 4 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

Cupcakes

  • Prepare the cake mix according to the directions. Fold cookie bits into the batter and bake according to the box directions.

Frosting

  • Add all ingredients into large mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until fully combined and frosting is fluffy.
  • Move half the frosting to another bowl and add 4-6 drops red food coloring. Or until desired color achieved.
  • Add to piping bag, I frosted these cupcakes using the Wilton 1M tip. Frost half the cupcakes with pink and the other half with white frosting.
  • Add sprinkles immediately after frosting.
  • Store cupcakes in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg