Angry Birds Cupcakes
For the past couple of months, I’ve been a little angry with Angry Birds.
It started when I realized that my 6 year old was better at the game than I was. Which was a little embarrassing but whatever. I’m not really into games anyways.
But then my son introduced the game to my husband.
And he had an ally.
And for weeks, I would notice that my phone was missing and go searching for it….only to find my son huddled up with my husband, comparing bird slinging strategy.
And anyone who knows me knows not to mess with my phone. I like to get my text on.
So…..it was super annoying.
Thankfully, they sort of came out of that phase.
But then this morning my son discovered that Angry Birds Seasons updated to a Valentines Day version.
So whatever.
If you can’t beat them, make cupcakes about them.
Pretty sure that’s how the saying goes.
The body for the birds and the pigs can be made a number of ways–fondant, cake balls…but I used donut holes covered in red and green candy melts. Way easier than making cake balls and yummier than fondant.
Who eats fondant? Gross.
For the feathers on top of the birds head, I molded Laffy Taffy into the shape and dipped it in my red candy melts.
The beak is a triangle cut from yellow Laffy Taffy and the belly is a white Air Head cut in a circle with the bottom trimmed off.
The candy eyes can be purchased very inexpensively online, and I piped the eyebrows with black frosting.
For the pig’s ears, I molded Laffy Taffy into shape and dipped them in the same candy melts I used for the body. I used a black food writer to fill in the middle.
The nose is a green M&M with two dots drawn with black food writer, and the eyes are the same ones I used on the bird.
The crown was cut from a yellow Laffy Taffy, and the mouth is a small half-circle cut from a green Laffy Taffy.
I attached everything to the bodies using melted candy melts.
I’m sure that there are lots of other ways to make these, I just used what worked best for me and was easily accessible. So feel free to substitute other candies if you see something you’d rather use.
Now go make these and have an Angry Birds party, you crazy kids!!
Have a happy Thursday!!
P.S. I definitely did not eat eleven Laffy Taffy during the making of these cupcakes.
P.P.S. If you don’t know what Angry Birds is, I’m sorry for confusing you.
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This is really really cute. I know a little boy who would love them!
I showed this to hubs, who mastered EVERY level of that stinkin' game! Love these!
Gosh, I was just thinking today how I miss you. Then you have to go and make me laugh. I miss you more.
Love these! My husband is a huge fan. I'm so impressed with all the detail you put into the bird faces.
I love how your personality comes out in your posts. It's great to see your take on life. I appreciate your attention to detail and your easy instructions so others (like me) can duplicate your projects. :) I really enjoy all the ideas I'm getting from you! Thanks!
My husband works for Google and he LOVES angry birds! I would try to make these adorable cupcakes for him but I think I would turn into an angry bird after trying to make my birds look like birds! They look great!
Wahahaha! Love them!
Awesome :)
You have just given my dad's girlfriend another reason to love the game… but they do sound delicious! I hope she makes them^_^
I just died. I love these soooo much! I am an angry birds addict!!
You are so cool.
I really don't know anything about that game, but those are some adorable cupcakes!
Um, these are just about the coolest cupcakes ever. For reals. I totally have to make these for the hubby, who is an avid Angry Birds player. Love!!
OMGosh……kiddo is going to FLIP over these!!!
I have heard of Angry Birds, but have yet to actually see the game in action. These are so cute, though!
You are absolutely amazing and insane at the same time. Seriously. I never would have thought to make something like this and can't imagine who would.
Oh. Right. YOU would.
Anyway, I finally managed to break my Angry Birds habit when I got back into blogging on a full-time basis (or at least it feels full-time). During the height of my obsession I was playing the game under my desk and work and making sure I brought my charger with me so I didn't run out of battery life during the day. It was ugly. I'm making it a point to stay away now.
As soon as I saw these I just busted out laughing because my sister had to tell me what Angry birds were a few weeks ago. She downloaded the game onto my phone and plays every time she can get my phone away from me!
I think it's great that the kids catch on to technology quicker and easier than the adults. They are so open to everything! Both kids and adults are going to love these cupcakes.
you are HILARIOUS!!
even though I don't know what Angry Birds are hahaha
I have to admit, I don't play this game… but my 9 year old is totally into it. He's gonna love these :)
And with my new app update, you could add a sombrero for the Ham 'em High Levels! These are so funny – my hubby and I can always be caught grumbling at our phones thanks to this game. It's so angrily addictive!
These are omg fantastic.
Gonna show these to my 4 year old nephew. He is a maniac at Angry Birds!
LOL that game is addicting! I've only played the free version though but these cupcakes are spot on!! Fabulous job at making them look and taste amazing!
ahh, that cracks me up- my kids are constantly stealing my phone too. I love that you used things that actually taste good to make your birds- hallelujah!
Those are totally fantastic! My kids take my phone to play the game, and then tell me how they got me more stars each time they hand it back. Thanks, kids.
So cute!
OK – those are the most sugared up, delicious, candy filled cupcakes ever. And you crack me up. That is all.
I'm so not in the know about the Angry Birds. Must be an iPhone thing.:) In any case, I love the birds and love your creativity in making them-ADORABLE!!
Ahhhh, I love these! I actually just downloaded Angry Birds yesterday after all the talk I've heard about it. Definitely addicted! These are 100% adorable!
So much fun! I'm assuming that you are of the mindset that copying someone is the highest form of flattery because I will be copying this idea and some other ones too. :) I think I've referred everyone I know to your blog!
OMG!!! You did an AWESOME job and I love that game!!!!
I have no idea what an angry bird is, but I can sure tell a great cupcake when I see one!!! Awesome job girl!!!
bwah ha ha ha, my hubby and I have both beat that game!!!! I LOVE THEM!!!
SOOOO cool!! love the game!
I may have to make these for a co-worker! FYI, I am currently stuck on a level and am waiting for my 6 year old nephew to visit and get me past the level.
Oh my heavens… My hubby is addicted to Angry Birds (and, I must admit that I went through a bit of a phase one weekend, myself). He would LOVE these!
These are adorable! I am mildly addicted to Angry Birds and now I want a white "mystery" Air Head, thank you very much!
oh my word!!!! These are the cutest EVER!!!! You are my cupcake hero:-) We just finally became cool with iphones and yup I am loving the angry birds app!!!
I had to buy an ipod touch for my dad because he would not stop stealing my phone to play this game. When the holiday one came out, christmas morning I woke up at 3 a.m., ignored the tree, and played the new angry birds level. I have an addiction.
I love how cute your characters are. I just made an Angry Birds cake for my fathers birthday. It was my first adventure with fondant and I have to agree with you, it was pretty but grotesquely sweet. I have never heard of using taffy or candy melts and I am very interested in this technique.
such a great idea to use donut holes!! and love you don't use fondant…not a fan here…..angry birds just reinforces why i know i was not a physics major in college….!
These are awesome! I have a lot of A.B. addicts in my life, so I might just have to give these a try. :) Thanks for the great posts!
Those are great! All ages here love that game!!
How creative and so adorable!
LOVE the idea of all the molded candies. My daughters would be all over these crazy birds – both for the laffy taffy and that silly game.
These are hilariously cute. Great idea… I've heard angry birds is very addicting so I'm trying to stay away. :)
Love these!
These are so fun!
My kids love playing Angry Birds & eating cupcakes….what a sweet combination!! They're awesome! And love your blog, by the way!
they are awesome
These are fantastic!
I love that you used edibles instead of ::shudder::fondant::shudder::
love
OH.MY.GOSH. I might have to make these for my husband's birthday next month! I love it!
I was so glad you posted this when you did! I ended up making these for my hubby's b-day! He loved them!
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I hate FONDANT!!! But wow, our family loves ANGRY BIRDS!!! These are sooooo awesome!!!
Popped over from Rachels' site – you are a GENIUS! I'm not sure I have the patience to do all that laffy-taffy cutting, but a few of my boys do. I'll be using my protein cupcake recipe as my base (http://bit.ly/fRVt8Q) – that way no sugar rush!
Blessings!
LIB
The family loves this game as well. They would just die over these cupcakes. Amazing job!!!!
Awesome job! We love angry birds too.
Best recipe I have seen for Angry Birds Cupcakes and I have been looking for awhile. Thanks so much…I cannot wait to try them. My friends are still talking about the Minions Cupcakes I made from your site.
You are amazing! I love it! I laughed when you shared that story about your husband and son sharing bird slinging strategies, when my phone is missing,I know they are at it again :)
I just stumbled upon your blog and I absolutely LOVE it! You're too funny… this post on Angry Birds especially got my attention because like yours, my husband is ADDICTED… (and it drives me nuts on occasion). But like you said, if you can't beat em…make cupcakes about em… so his birthday is at the end of the month and I might give these a try for a surprise. Thanks Cookbook Queen!
these are awesome. :) so needed a 'cheat' version of the cake balls. donut holes are brilliant! thanks for the idea … and i'll try & pull off the other cute details. not sure if i'll be as successful as you! ;)
Oh my god. This is amazing. I shall make them and eat them and then hopefully that will be a substitute for me spending 2 hours in my lecture playing Angry birds on my iphone. Hopefully.
love it so much! and also love your use of donut holes and not using fondant. i'm not a fan of fondant either! love it and love angry birds!
I love them!! They are soo cute!! I cant wait to make them(:
But i would like to ask you if you had any ideas of how to make the other ones?? Like the yellow triangle one or the little blue one since its smaller. I would loove to to hear your ideas(:
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My fiance and I have a competition with Angry Birds Space. He’ll score, then I’ll try and beat it. And the majority of the time, I do. (:
I’ll have to make these for him and his father, who’s also a lover of this game.
I know in way behind but really loved this blog!! Been searching everywhere for angry bird pops that were cute but doable without a bakery! Making them for my sons 7th birthday, I know they will be a hit. Thanks!