Happy Spring!!

You can do these so easily. I found this "idea" in the newspaper a few years ago.

Cut a large marshmallow in two for the ears and dip the sticky edges in colored sugar sprinkles. I make mine ahead of time and set them aside to use when I'm decorating. If you want to make a version of these cupcakes that provides less sugar for the kids, you can use sugar free jellybeans for the eyes and nose. Whipped icing has more air "whipped" in, so there's a little less sugar when you ice the cupcakes. Also, this year I found a cake mix by Pillsbury that was sweetened with Splenda instead of sugar. So, while they're not completely sugarfree, they're certainly sugar "reduced".

After the cupcakes have cooled, ice them with a white icing and then dip the tops in coconut. Use icing to help the marshmallows and jellybeans stay in place on the face. You can use decorating gel to make whiskers if you want to add them. Have fun!