Nailed It: Stormtrooper Cupcakes
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Nailed It: Stormtrooper Cupcakes

Pinterest success! The First Order will be pleased...

189
Nailed It: Stormtrooper Cupcakes
Jennifer Simpson

What did we do before Pinterest? Sometimes I take it for granted that literally anything I could ever want instructions or inspiration for is just a click away. I pin thousands of ideas, some of which I intend to use, but most of which I forget about until I can't remember where I put my banana muffin recipe (again), and there it is, safely pinned and ready for me to use.

Party planning and decorating is usually my biggest reason for binge-pinning. It's a huge help when coming up with ideas for Vacation Bible School and other church events, such as the pizza and movie party we recently held for the class that won a canned food drive.

My husband and I are HUGE NERDS, so when the kids requested "The Force Awakens" as the movie, we were ecstatic. I got pinning right away.

There are a lot of good ideas out there, but my favorite was a pin for Stormtrooper Cupcakes. I mean, just look at these little morsels!

Admittedly, I didn't read the whole thing. I just browsed the pictures, mostly, but I got the gist. These were going to be the best homemade Star Wars Cupcakes ever! Spoiler: Nailed it!

I started out by making 2 boxes of cupcakes. I didn't frost them until they were at the party location, since they are a lot easier to transport before they're iced.

While they were cooling and baking, I used the time in between to draw Stormtrooper faces on all of my marshmallows. Well, almost all of them. Hint: Buy more marshmallows than you actually need, just in case some of the faces turn out wonky. Also, some of my marshmallows were stuck to the bottom of the bag, so plan to have a few extras! Another Hint: After drawing on the faces, don't allow the marshmallows to touch. While it may not seem like there will be any color transfer at first, if you leave them touching for too long, they will smudge each other.

After icing the cupcakes, you're ready to begin putting the little marshmallow helmets on top. If your frosting isn't perfect, don't sweat it. I found that you'll be able to use the helmet to correct/hide some of the imperfections.

Hint: I used toothpicks to make sure the helmets stayed in place. Since I assembled these a couple of hours before the party, I didn't want to come back through to find a bunch of decapitated Stormtroopers because the marshmallows slid right off the frosting. Just be sure to inform your guests so they are aware of the toothpicks!

Soon, you will have your very own army of Stormtroopers! Hint: Make sure you select a style of Stormtrooper before you begin. There is a difference between the way Classic, Clone and First Order Stormtroopers look. These are First Order Stormtroopers, since the party was themed around "The Force Awakens."

And there you have it! Are you ready to party? Because I'm ready to party! Maybe I'll make these again when "Rogue One" comes out... Hmmm...

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
the beatles
Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

71028
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

132590
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments