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we loved them<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/24\/2011 11:05","GUID":"ddaf289b83b8464f83ab210181251363","MemberId":2515987,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"scott5625","SubmittedDate":"12\/24\/2011 11:05"},{"Comment":"
Simple to make and look stunning.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"12\/08\/2011 23:19","GUID":"2c957c8ea7294536ba4bb06837426632","MemberId":1527525,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tam145","SubmittedDate":"12\/08\/2011 23:19"},{"Comment":"
My granddaughter and I made these cupcakes last year and they were a big hit with all her little friends.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/12\/2009 08:55","GUID":"80efb637f9fd428ea423a36a4b02cbb8","MemberId":2195181,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Frances Hatfield","SubmittedDate":"12\/12\/2009 08:55"},{"Comment":"
We had Christmas in July for Missions in our church. These cupcakes were a big hit. I was the only one to do a Christmas Theme for our bake sale ....Everyone brought a cupcake and these sold out first! Thanmks so much<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"78576efd820f4007bf8c285e62c2c109","MemberId":4158581,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"nanagale42557","SubmittedDate":"06\/30\/2009 12:59"},{"Comment":"
Made these for The Ronald McDonald House that I volunteer with plus a batch for my daughter's 20th birthday. They were perfect and quite easy. I substituted a red mini m&m for the nose. Will definitely make again next year.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"6D84BF3395CF4755A8FBB9120D7EDBF2","MemberId":2150746,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"dmgiblin","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2008 20:59"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"12\/29\/2008 18:00","GUID":"13cf36b08d4e4f3691e23798cc7d1111","MemberId":1465185,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"emeidinger","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2008 18:00"},{"Comment":"
I had so much fun making these, and they were a great hit with my family.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"","GUID":"0BC8FA896E1E3999DD16492F7D069197","MemberId":105870,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"emigh","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2008 17:41"},{"Comment":"
These were very good and easy to make except I though it would be easier to use red frosting in a tube for the hat. It was easy to work with, but when I took them from the refrigerator to our destination the red icing ran and was a little messy and not as pretty as when they were first made.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"12\/29\/2008 16:42","GUID":"0B84BD30E7CF4B0F8429998D3F4609DE","MemberId":3026552,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"corky845","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2008 16:45"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"12\/29\/2008 15:45","GUID":"d1ecf53c332749a88f690bcf36b677d0","MemberId":1548971,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"moms3littledarlings@yahoo.com","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2008 15:45"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"12\/29\/2008 13:09","GUID":"d26fe3a42aa846548d3e56fab1c5a7af","MemberId":1933033,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cjmizzou","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2008 13:09"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"12\/29\/2008 12:45","GUID":"10804c9e76ef49ca9e61ce14b14b02f8","MemberId":3651599,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"grammajoyce7","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2008 12:45"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"12\/29\/2008 10:16","GUID":"84336b4eebdb440199a5934d552cb8b2","MemberId":3411555,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"AidansMama723","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2008 10:16"},{"Comment":"
Looks great!<\/p>
I Have some Red Silicone cupcake cups. Will look festive.<\/p>
Tomorrow!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"","GUID":"da82b27df31a49df8ddc95ec18fc9f0b","MemberId":2747191,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Becky Kendall","SubmittedDate":"12\/23\/2008 03:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"12\/21\/2008 09:27","GUID":"f8a3f09fc3464984b8136039f5070d9b","MemberId":1811632,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Monarchsmomma","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2008 09:27"},{"Comment":"
Thanks for the ideas for an alternative to coconut. I'm almost embarrassed that I didn't think of that on my own. It also sparked the thought of using shavings from candy bars that are made of white chocolate.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"","GUID":"c8c670c46a81414dad8ae926142878a5","MemberId":3197174,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"ky_minx","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2008 13:57"},{"Comment":"
or more mini marshmallows for a beard<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"","GUID":"cce6d027a6284172bccda6fb672f61c1","MemberId":2452647,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"maharet","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2008 10:35"},{"Comment":"
As an alternative to the coconut you could shave some white chocolate bark.<\/p>
These are adorable!<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"","GUID":"85b93c78c5df4b3a98307f126f474ae8","MemberId":3660738,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"TAWest64","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2008 08:31"},{"Comment":"
These are adorable!! Other than being creative with frosting, does anyone have suggestions for an alternative to the coconut for the beard?<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"","GUID":"c8c670c46a81414dad8ae926142878a5","MemberId":3197174,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"ky_minx","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2008 07:37"},{"Comment":"
Try placing red frosting in a plastic bag also and cut the tip off to frost top of cupcake. I found it less messy.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"12\/03\/2008 18:52","GUID":"f11a65e498cc47099c3d9f017a1daa1b","MemberId":3449434,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"nobonesaboutit2","SubmittedDate":"12\/03\/2008 18:49"},{"Comment":"
I will be making these for a church event this weekend!!<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"","GUID":"B4D926F9C7B273CF97D06DFB4C68BE9D","MemberId":152044,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"oeg1kallee","SubmittedDate":"12\/03\/2008 12:17"},{"Comment":"
These are so cute I am going to have to try this around Christmas time. <\/p>\r\n
Sharon Auernheimer from Merced, Ca<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"","GUID":"3B8D7C0EA7734931A53426DCAA6DE9AB","MemberId":2836729,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"allenandsharon","SubmittedDate":"07\/15\/2008 10:34"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"12\/18\/2007 05:59","GUID":"723C54736822449585E8A18D2E3D4E9A","MemberId":2679239,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"carolbeth","SubmittedDate":"12\/18\/2007 05:59"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2007 07:52","GUID":"19a54881504f4cde9a4b733648230d30","MemberId":1613987,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ambrianna","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2007 07:52"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"06\/27\/2007 10:52","GUID":"795ff54c77f545ca9a5e156dd8893506","MemberId":1998802,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"justmelane","SubmittedDate":"06\/27\/2007 10:52"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51678,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44029,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":3008,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Santa Cupcakes"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n