Snowman Cupcakes

This snowman wears a fine winter hat:

a chocolate-covered mint beret.

His plump figure is two marshmallows -- cut a slice off the top one and squish to make it smaller.

Dabs of icing hold parts together.

His eyes are chocolate sprinkles (poke holes first with a wet toothpick),

and his nose is cut from a gummy fish.

from www.marthastewart.com

Clown Cupcake

This clown is hiding a bellyful of icing.

To make, cut a cone-shaped piece from the center;

set aside to use as the hat.

Pipe vanilla buttercream into the cavity and on top for the head.

Use mini uncoated gum-drops for the collar and a

cinnamon candy/mini smartie for the nose; insert chocolate sprinkles for eyes.

The hat has a buttercream pompom covered in sprinkles.

Idea from Martha Stewart.com