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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Using a Marshmallow as Cupcake Frosting

I saw the idea to Use a Marshmallow as Cupcake Frosting a long time ago and knew I'd have to try it some day. When my son brought over a pack of humongous marshmallows-you know, those supersized ones, I knew it was time... I cut the extra large ones in half and put the cut side down on the cupcake.
How'd it taste? Good! Very sweet and sticky.
Probably best with chocolate or pumpkin spiced cupcakes though.
As if we really needed another excuse to make pumpkin cupcakes right now...
I'm an enabler, I know:@)

I'm sharing these cute football cupcake papers and picks from Michaels for my PIGSkin Challenge this week. They were in the $2 bin and I picked them up during a 40% off sale. 
They also have matching paper plates and napkins.

Walmart has football cupcake papers from Cake Mate in the baking section too.

To use a marshmallow as cupcake frosting:
  • Place a marshmallow on top of the cupcakes when there's about 3 minutes of baking time left. Bake for the rest of the time, or until marshmallows are a little melty but still kinda fluffy.
  • Note: I did take them out of the oven after the 3 minutes, turned on the broiler and browned the tops a little. Watch very closely if you put them under the broiler.
  • I think this idea is actually meant to work with regular sized marshmallows, the humongous ones might be a little... over indulgent:@)
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17 comments:

  1. Debbie@Mountain BreathsSeptember 18, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    My DH would love the marshmallow on a cupcake. We have those huge ones that I need to use up ;o) xo

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  2. Musings from Kim K.September 18, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    What a fun idea!! Love all the football party/paper supplies too.

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  3. DebbieSeptember 18, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    One of my daughters is a marshmallow freak. She would just love this. Actually, I can't think of anyone who wouldn't be delighted with the whole theme you have there. So cute. You have the BEST ideas on here!

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  4. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeSeptember 18, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    My marshmallow loving family will be thrilled with this "frosting." And the wrappers are so cute!!!

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  5. From the KitchenSeptember 18, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    You really are an enabler but I forgive you. I'm thinking chocolate cupcakes.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  6. Tina@WhatWeKeepSeptember 18, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Enabler is right! Drooling here...

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  7. Chatty CroneSeptember 18, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Those are soooooooo cute. I had to make cupcakes for Andy tomorrow - you would be ashamed to know me!

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  8. TexWisGirlSeptember 18, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    you would enable me to about 400 lbs.

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  9. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenSeptember 18, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    What a clever idea Lynn and one that I would have never thought about.
    Sam

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  10. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenSeptember 18, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    What a quick and easy frosting idea, Lynn! I love your cupcake liners, too.

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  11. BethSeptember 18, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Your cupcakes look cute, Lynn. I have a Texas sheet cake recipe where you place mini-marsh on the cake the last couple of minutes of baking, and then frost. It's very rich and sweet and delish!

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  12. Red Couch RecipesSeptember 18, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Yum! I think I will take mine with a sweet potato cupcake. Great idea. Joni

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  13. bjSeptember 19, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    My daughter in law would love these as she is cray about marshmallows...

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  14. Scarlett @Scarletts Excellent AdventuresSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    What a cute idea! I love the marshmallow topping! Great add to those football party buffets! I will be following!

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  15. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonSeptember 22, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Marshmallows - great idea.

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  16. MarySeptember 23, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Great use of those large marshmallow Lynn and I love the cupcake wrappers :)

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  17. Katie @ Made to be a Momma. September 25, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    How fun to use Marshmallows! Great idea! Would love to have you share this and anything else at my link party going on! http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/09/homemade-by-you-69.html

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