Winter Perch Cupcakes
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Step 1
Make branches. 1 day in advance, knead 1 teaspoon Gum-Tex into 6 oz. chocolate fondant. Press fondant into mold to make 29 branches, several in each mold design. Make extras to allow for breakage and let dry overnight on cornstarch-dusted surface.
Step 2
Make birds. One day in advance, knead 1/2 teaspoon Gum-Tex into 3 oz. red fondant. Press fondant into mold to make six flying birds and eight sitting birds. Make extras to allow for breakage. Let dry overnight on cornstarch-dusted surface.
Step 3
Decorate branches. Prepare buttercream icing. Use tip 5 and white icing to pipe lines of snow. Sprinkle with white sparkling sugar.
Step 4
Make cupcakes. Bake and cool 13 cupcakes. Use spatula to ice smooth in white.
Step 5
Assemble cupcakes. Melt light cocoa Candy Melts candy according to package directions. Use melted light cocoa candy and a cut disposable bag to attach birds to branches. Chill until firm for 5 to 8 minutes.
Position cupcakes on stand. Insert branches.
Products
6 oz. Ready-To-Use Chocolate Rolled Fondant ((makes 29 branches))
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3 oz. Red Ready-To-Use Rolled Fondant ((makes 14 birds))
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