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Groundhog Day Muffins

February 1, 2016 by Cara

Groundhog Day; an annual tradition that takes place on the second day in February where it is said that the groundhog comes out of hibernation and pops his cute little head out from the ground.  Folklore poses that if the cute little critter sees his shadow (meaning it is a sunny day), then it is predicted that winter will continue on for another 6 weeks. If it is cloudy out and no shadow is seen, spring will come early. A strange tradition, yes, but when you have a reason to make Groundhog Day Muffins to celebrate, well, then, I think it’s an occasion to adhere to.  

Groundhog Day Muffins

What you’ll need to make these cute Groundhog Day Muffins:

  1. Batch of your favorite muffins 
  2. Narin’s cookies
  3. homemade googly eyes
  4. almond slices
  5. sunflower seeds
  6. red hots candies
  7. 1 Tbsp. melted chocolate
  8. cacao nibs (optional)

Here’s the tutorial:

Step 1: Melt 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate. You are going use this as the “glue” for the groundhog parts. Have a toothpick handy.

Groundhog Day Muffins Tutorial

 

Step 2: Use an oblong allergen-friendly cookie (I used a brand names Narin’s) as the groundhog body.

Groundhog Day Muffins Tutorial

 

Step 3: Using the melted chocolate as “glue” place on the bottom of the almond slices. 

Groundhog Day Muffins Tutorial

 

Step 4: Place each almond slice on the top of the cookie for the ears.

Step 4 Glue the ears to the cookie base

 

Step 5: “Glue” two homemade googly eyes onto the cookie. 

Groundhog Day Muffins Tutorial

 

Step 6: Use a red hot candy for the nose.

Groundhog Day Muffins Tutorial

 

Step 7: Use two sunflower seeds as the teeth. Allow to set completely. You can speed up this process by placing in the freezer for 5 minutes.

Groundhog Day Muffins Tutorial

 

Step 8: Make a batch of your favorite muffins. You can use this one, this one, or if you do not want to make muffins from scratch, you can use an allergen-friendly muffin mix, like Enjoy Life. 

Groundhog Day Muffins Tutorial

 

Step 9: Insert the completed groundhog into the muffin until to make it stand up straight.

Groundhog Day Muffins Tutorial

Cover the tops of the muffins with cacao nibs (optional) for the dirt on the ground. Now you have a fun breakfast to serve the kiddos and a new topic of conversation for the morning. Here’s to Punxsutawney NOT seeing his shadow. Come on spring, come to me early, baby!

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Desserts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Gluten-Free, Groundhog Day, Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Vegan

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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  1. Loren Davis

    February 27, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    The vegan butter substitute I made today was wonderful and easy to make and use!! It tasted great!!

  2. SHarlin

    February 2, 2016 at 11:28 am

    I am recovering from cancer, and after the initial treatment, was hit with digestive issues so severe that I could not live life. After 8 months of anguish and hoping that things would improve on their own, I am embarking on a gluten, dairy and egg free diet to try to heal my gut.
    I have always loved cooking and baking and food, but this new restrictive diet world initially seemed as though it would take all the joy out of all three of those things for me. Sites like yours renew my hope that I can still find pleasure in cooking tasty food for me and my family to enjoy together. Thank you so much!!

    • Cara

      February 8, 2016 at 2:48 pm

      Oh Sharlin, this is the greatest compliment anyone could give me. I love hearing people reconnect with their joy and creativity in the kitchen, despite food allergies/restrictions. Sending you tons of love!! xo

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