Description
These Chewbacca cupcakes are a chocolate lover’s dream and a Star Wars fan’s favorite—featuring a rich chocolate base, edible fur, and a marshmallow bandolier. Perfect for themed parties and galactic celebrations.
Ingredients
- Base: Chocolate cupcakes (homemade or box mix)
- Frosting: Chocolate frosting (thick consistency preferred)
- Decorations:
- Chocolate sprinkles or jimmies
- Mini marshmallows (cut into small pieces)
- Semi-sweet or white chocolate chips (for eyes and nose)
- Black and white gel icing (optional, for facial details)
Instructions
- Frost the Cupcakes: Using a spatula, apply a thick, even layer of chocolate frosting to each cupcake.
- Add Fur Texture: Roll each frosted cupcake top in a shallow dish filled with chocolate sprinkles or jimmies to create the appearance of Chewbacca’s fur.
- Add Eyes and Nose: Gently press two chocolate chips (pointy-side down) onto the sprinkle-covered frosting for eyes, and one for the nose.
- Create the Bandolier: Pipe a diagonal strip of chocolate frosting across the cupcake. Slice mini marshmallows and press them onto the strip to resemble the ammo clips on Chewie’s bandolier.
- Detail the Face (Optional): Use black gel icing to dot pupils on the chocolate chips and white gel to create a mouth. Use a toothpick to gently sculpt fur-like texture into the frosting if desired.
Notes
For best results, use thick frosting to help sprinkles and toppings adhere. These cupcakes are best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Decorated
- Cuisine: Themed Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg