How to Make Polar Bear Cupcakes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get ready to pipe the cupcakes.

   Spoon 1/2 cup of the vanilla frosting into a resealable bag.
   
   Spoon the chocolate frosting into another resealable bag.
   
   Press out the excess air and seal the bags.
   
   Set aside for a moment.
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   Step 2: Spread the top of the cupcakes with some of the remaining vanilla frosting

   Place a doughnut hole (or marshmallow) close to one edge of each frosted cupcake.
   
   Place the cupcakes into the freezer until firm, 15 to 20 minutes. , Place the coconut in a small shallow bowl. , Roll the assembled cupcake in the chopped coconut to cover completely.
   
   Repeat with the remaining cupcakes. ,, For the bottom paws, flatten 24 of the spice droppings lengthwise. , For each cupcake, pipe dots of vanilla frosting on top of the coated doughnut hole and attach the cereal pieces as the ears. ,, Pipe dots of vanilla frosting on the cupcake and attach 2 of the flattened spice drops as the muzzle on the doughnut hole and the front paws. , Add the brown candy as the nose.
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   Step 3: mounding it slightly.

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   Step 4: Pulse the coconut in a food processor until finely chopped

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   Step 5: or chop by hand with a knife.

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   Step 6: Spread the remaining vanilla frosting in a thin layer over the doughnut hole and fill the gap around the base to smooth.

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   Step 7: Snip a small (1/8-inch) corner from the bags with the vanilla and chocolate frostings.

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   Step 8: Shape the paws.

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   Step 9: Add the ears.

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    Step 10: Pipe a line of vanilla frosting around the ears and sprinkle with coconut.

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    Step 11: Make the bear's muzzle.

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    Step 12: Pipe the mouth

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    Step 13: claws and pads on the spice drops using the chocolate frosting.

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