Mikey's birthday fell very close to Superbowl Sunday so we combined the celebrations. The cake topper proclaimed a heartfelt homage to both, and the cupcakes were actually based on the ever-popular s'mores (which are usually associated with a campfire). Graham cracker crumbs and a couple of chopped Hershey candy bars were added to a yellow batter for the cakes, which, after cooling, were iced with a marshmallow buttercream frosting. Then all were topped with a sprinkle of additional graham cracker crumbs, candy bar sections and a white candle. For future reference, be it noted that extra candy is necessary because it is impossible to create these cupcakes without nibbling - a chocolate bar dipped into the frosting is a sweet treat all by itself!
The birthday gifts were presented in recycled brown kraft shopping bags, and were coordinated with the cupcake arrangement by using lime green tissue paper to match the platter. The paper lined each gift bag and topped a jar which contained a mint-chocolate chip cookie mix (Mike and his daughter enjoy baking cookies together). A black marker indicated the recipient's name, who had great fun on such a special day.
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