Does it get any more hilarious than this? These minion cupcakes are made out of Twinkies. They are such a fun treat to make with kids and are easy to customize! Use Smarties candies and frosting to add eyes, a mouth, and glasses!
Aren't these little minion cupcakes great?!?! We had no occasion to make them for, but who needs an occasion for cupcakes? We found them online and knew we had to make a batch for the family (link to inspiration below).
Minion Cupcakes Made With Twinkies!
FYI: Finding white smarties takes A LOT of little packages of smarties. Most of them are pink and purple, but that was even better for the kids because they liked snacking on the extras.
 Frosting the cupcakes in blue to match the minion's over-alls.
Each minion is made from a half of a twinkie, two smarties, and colored icing for the eyes and glasses. Aaron couldn't wait to finish frosting the cupcakes so that he could lick the knife. You can see the evidence on his face 🙂
After adding the smarties he decided that he was done with frosting and putting the minions together. So I took over with the eye details.
And here they are! Be sure to check out the link for more Despicable Me party ideas! She did a fantastic job!
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jamie @ backless shirt says
My kids LOVE this...and now are dying to make some of their own.
I featured this on my blog. Thanks for sharing!
http://backlessshirt.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-dig-on-these.html
Jamie
Jacqueline says
Just like straight out of the movie! These are too adorable and I love that the kids helped make them! Tell them they are wonderful models.
Glad I hopped on over to take a peak!
Tatum says
Oh my! This is fabulous! We love minions and twinkies at our house, so clearly we will have to try this. Thanks for sharing- it's great!
Heather says
It's twinkies! I was wondering from the pic what that was. I found you on CraftoManiac. Wow, you let your kids help. I would be freaking out! LOL Good job. They are super cute.
Shelbey says
Hi Brandy! I'm new to your blog and just wanted to say that I loved this post! I actually shared it up on my blog at:
http://adesiretoinspire.blogspot.com/2011/05/minion-cupcakes.html
Looking forward to seeing more of your baking/craft adventures. Cheers!
Meg@MegaCrafty says
Really adorable!
Amanda says
I featured this today over at Today's Top 20!
Amanda
http://www.todaystoptwenty.blogspot.com
Lisa says
So cute!! I love it!
Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says
Just adorable - my kids would love these. I'd love if you linked these to my Kids Can Craft party:)
Jenny @ Embellishing Life says
I am getting twinkies tomorrow and making these for my little guy...he loves the minions! This is SO cute!
http://embellishinglifeeveryday.blogspot.com/
Vally says
really really cute and funny! 🙂
Erin Shakespear says
Oh my! Those are so totally awesome! SO AWESOME! I love them. Wow. Okay. I have got to make some of those with my kids.
So so awesome...
Sara @ Mom Endeavors says
Found you on Skip to my Lou and SO glad I did! I'm your newest follower! These are adorable!!! Even though I haven't seen the movie, they caught my eye! I love making "fun foods" too! Super cute!
Kaysi says
LOVE those!!!
Backwoods Cottage Pam says
These cupcakes brought a smile to my face, I will have to make these with my nephews, they will love it!