Easy Teacher Appreciation Cupcakes

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“Back To School Cupcakes are a great way to celebrate the start of a new school year! They are super easy to make and totally delightful!"

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– chocolate cake mix plus additional ingredients per directions OR your favorite recipe – Red buttercream frosting, in piping bag with large cup tip – Red sugar sprinkles – Gummy worms – Pretzel sticks – Green buttercream frosting, in piping bag with Wilton 70 tip, for leaves

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1. Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool completely.

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2. Use the red frosting to pipe a tall smooth swirl on the cupcake to form the apple.

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3. Sprinkle on red sugar.

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4. Place a pretzel stick in the top of the apple for the stem.

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5. Use the green frosting to pipe a leaf or two from the base of the stem up.

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6. Wrap the gummy worm around the apple.

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Visit Made in A Pinch for more notes and tips for making the BEST Teacher Appreciation Cupcakes!

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Easy Teacher Appreciation Cupcakes

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“Back To School Cupcakes are a great way to celebrate the start of a new school year! They are super easy to make and totally delightful!"

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– chocolate cake mix plus additional ingredients per directions OR your favorite recipe – Red buttercream frosting, in piping bag with large cup tip – Red sugar sprinkles – Gummy worms – Pretzel sticks – Green buttercream frosting, in piping bag with Wilton 70 tip, for leaves

Ingredients

1. Bake cupcakes per recipe and cool completely.

Instructions

2. Use the red frosting to pipe a tall smooth swirl on the cupcake to form the apple.

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3. Sprinkle on red sugar.

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4. Place a pretzel stick in the top of the apple for the stem.

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5. Use the green frosting to pipe a leaf or two from the base of the stem up.

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6. Wrap the gummy worm around the apple.

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Visit Made in A Pinch for more notes and tips for making the BEST Teacher Appreciation Cupcakes!

Enjoy!

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