Baking up these yummy owl cupcakes with kids is just one way to celebrate the November holidays. This is a fun family activity and can be modified for just about any occasion or celebration. Today, we are baking up some adorable owl cupcakes, but think about this November’s recipe for any gathering.

let’s make owl cupcakes recipe

Have you had the opportunity to include your kids in your cooking routine? If you haven’t, I highly recommend it.

Our boys love it every time we do it. Sometimes even our 2 year old gets to participate in very basic tasks. Yes, it will get messy and yes it will take longer but it’s such a great family activity to enjoy together. I have also found that children are more likely to eat something they normally wouldn’t if they had helped make it. If it’s your first time, start with an easy recipe. We have done this since they were 2 years old so a few weeks ago we made pasta!

We decided to make Owl cupcakes to kick off our Fall! My husband thought it was interesting that we were making Owl cupcakes for Fall. Men, they just don’t get it, he, he, he.

Before you start the recipe think about the things you want your child to help you with and the steps that you don’t feel like they are ready for. That way when they ask you can say, “why don’t we have you mix instead.”

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Owl Cupcake ingredients

• Cake box mix or favorite recipe
• Chocolate frosting
• M&Ms for eyes and nose
• Oreos for the eyes and pointy ears

instructions to make owl cupcakes

Step 1

Follow the directions on your cake box mix. Let the kids break the eggs, that might take some practice. Mixing is easy.

Step 2

Once cupcakes are cooled, start frosting them.

Step 3

Place an opened Oreo on each cupcake. Then frost it at the end of an M&M and place it in the center of the oreo.

Step 4

Break an Oreo into a small triangle shape and insert it at the top of the cupcake towards the middle to create the ears.

Step 5

Place an orange M&M in the center to make the nose.

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Did you make this adorable owl cupcake recipe with your kids? Did they love making it? What did your family think?