urn ordinary cupcakes into adorable Teletubbies with just candy, pipecleaners, and some creative frosting.
Have fun, but remember to keep candy out of toddlers' reach to prevent choking.
Party Idea: Toddle in Teletubbyland for your child's next birthday.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
Cooled cupcakes -- at least one for each guest
Purple, yellow, green and red frosting
Purple, yellow, green and red pipe cleaners
Assorted candy (mini M&Ms, red rope licorice, purple, yellow, green and red gumdrops)
1. Cover a table with a cloth and set out bowls of each frosting color, assorted candies, plates and utensils.
2. To create a Teletubby, spread desired color of frosting on cupcake.
3. For the face, flatten a gumdrop the same color as the frosting and place in the center of the cupcake. For the ears, cut a flattened gumdrop in half and place on the sides of the face.
4. Use frosting to glue on two mini M&M eyes and a red rope licorice smile.
5. Twist the appropriate color antenna to the shape of the desired Teletubby and place at the top of the cupcake.
6. Let your guests admire their creations line up the finished cupcakes and have a Teletubby cupcake parade.