Inviting All Amphibians

Step 1

Using patterns and Roll Out Cookie Dough, cut out a pair of front and back legs. Reverse patterns and cut out a pair of front and back legs for opposite side. Bake and cool. Attach lollipop sticks to backs of cookies with melted candy, leaving 2 in. extended. Let set.

Step 2

Bake Sports Ball cake using firm-textured batter such as pound cake. Cool. Position 2 marshmallows on sides for eyes, attach to cake, securing with icing. Cover with icing, overpipe and smooth with spatula. Using tip 4, pipe whites of eyes, pupils and inside mouth. Smooth with finger dipped in cornstarch. Using tip 6, outline lips. Cover frog with tip 18 stars. Position and insert legs and cover with tip 18 stars.

Step 3

Make hat using ice cream cone. Ice smooth and position on cake top. Using tip 5, pipe pullout dot fringe and add number. Shape taffy into tongue shape and attach to lollipop stick. Insert into cake.

*Combine Lemon Yellow and Golden Yellow for yellow shade shown.