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There comes a time in your life when you realize you’re “older”.

Not gonna say “old”.
But “older” is accurate.
My time happened a few weeks ago at the birthday dinner for my very dear friend.
After a dinner soaked with wine she decided that it would be fun to go out to a local bar.
We are more the game-night fair, not so much the bar-type, but hey, it’s a celebration and we’re dressed, so why the heck not?
Here’s why:
– We pulled up to the bar in a minivan
– My friend’s husband was carrying a cake container…not really a “cool guy” accessory.
– True Colors was playing on said minivan’s radio loud enough for the smokers standing outside to hear.
– My “local” is rural-ish NJ.  Form your own opinion.
All of these things were what they like to call “warning signs”.
We recognized them all and still set forth.
Upon entering the bar I looked around recognizing that the clientele was largely made up of divorcees, old people and a local band.
Still…we bought drinks.
We were gonna make this happen.
Surrounded by animal heads on the walls and people transported from the 80’s we were determined to have a good time.
Then we saw the lead singer of the band.
Look , I’m not saying that I am better than anyone, but I DO know that if you were “of age” when Jimmy Carter was president you should NOT be wearing bootie shorts.
When an uninhibited fellow started Riverdancing all by his lonesome we decided it was time to leave.
I guess I’m not really the “going out” type…
never really have been, so I know I judge harshly…
but I will take a good game of Taboo any day of the week if it means I don’t have to go to another “local bar”.
Call me a fuddy duddy, but I prefer to embarrass myself in the privacy of my own home..because you KNOW I have tried to Riverdance.

That night I had trouble falling asleep…visions of feathered hair and leather vests kept me awake…so I turned to the tried and true “counting sheep”.
You know where I am going with this…
because I am clearly psychotic and cannot think outside the frosting can, these are the sheep that I counted…

I thought with Easter coming up, they would be perfect.
What makes them the most perfect, though, is that they are SUPER easy.
Watch and learn…

I bought mini powdered donuts
regular sized chocolate chips
pretzel sticks (broken into smaller pieces for legs)
mini Oreos
and not pictured:
White frosting to cover cupcakes and also to use as “glue”.
Mini marshmallows for tails.
Frost the cupcakes however you would like (fancy swirls would be pretty or tinting it green and using your grass tip would be cute too!)…I just slapped on some white frosting and dipped into green jimmies.

You don’t NEED the edible googly eyes because you could just dot on some icing, but c’mon how cute are they??  Also, the heart sprinkles are super cute and let me tell you that you will use them for EVERYTHING!
Hop over to Sweet! Baking Supply and order some.

then…

next you…

Now the fun part

It’s coming together…

If you’re feeling cute put him on a stick.
I needed to trim the stick a little bit so it stood nicely in my cupcake.

Slowly press the lollipop stick into your donut lamb and insert into frosted cupcake
Now..give your lamb some junk in the trunk with some more frosting and a mini marshmallow…

That’s it!!  If you don’t want to worry about the sticks, the little lambs can rest atop of your cupcake…how cozy.

So there you have it…

Happy Spring!

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Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate
Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate

Hi, Shelly! I LOVE your Counting Sheep dessert!! Stopping by to let you know that I’ve featured you in a blog post today in celebration of National Donut Day! http://www.chattingoverchocolate.com/2013/06/a-bakers-dozen-ways-to-celebrate.html
Thanks for sharing this adorable and delicious treat!! Have a fantastic weekend!

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June 7, 2013 4:16 pm
Megan
Megan

These are PRECIOUS! So detailed, yet easy to make, too!

I think your sheep and my lambs ought to get together!. 🙂 I’m afraid mine would want to graze on your cupcakes, and would come empty-handed. (Er, pretzeled?) You’d also have to exercise due caution with Mr. Bear, but he generally sticks with the raspberry jelly. ha 🙂

Our company made these to entertain our customers. Here are the lambs: http://doodlekins.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-easiest-easter-lamb-youll-ever-make.html

Great blog, thanks so much!
Megan

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March 26, 2013 8:23 pm
Marie M.C.
Marie M.C.

Next time I can’t sleep I will put on my creative hat and try to think up some cute cupcakes. Then I will email you so you can do all the work! These are sooo cute! I now understand why you and Kristan (Confessions of a Cookbook Queen) are BFF.

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October 29, 2012 7:47 pm
Sara
Sara

My 7-year-old daughter wants to be a lamb farmer, so everything is “lamb” around our house. For her birthday on Monday, we’re visiting a lamb farm that is an hour away with 6 of her friends. These cupcakes will be a great treat to come back home to and eat before PRESENTS!

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July 6, 2012 10:39 pm
4D Ultrasounds
4D Ultrasounds

They are so cute!!!Keep Sharing more >>>>>>>>

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May 3, 2011 6:42 am
Malinda
Malinda

We made these last week at my daughter's kindergarten party. The kids loved them! Thanks for sharing such a fun idea.

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April 11, 2011 7:51 pm
Lapiz de la Guerra
Lapiz de la Guerra

It's a good thing I'm not drinking anything, because if I were, I'd be sending you a bill for a new keyboard, seeing as how I would have shorted mine out. And these dang Apple keyboards is es-spensive! You totally need some sort of warning label on your blog about the hilarity contained within. I'm dying here! And those sheep are seriously adorable!

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April 11, 2011 7:26 pm
Mormishmom @ Funky PolkaDot Giraffe
Mormishmom @ Funky PolkaDot Giraffe

I love them! I shared them on my blog.

http://cutecupcakesallthetime.blogspot.com/2011/04/definitely-out-like-lamb.html

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April 5, 2011 12:34 am
The Addicted Baker
The Addicted Baker

Just wanted to let you know that I referred you in my favorite blogs. Could you return the favor? Thanks dear! http://theaddictedbaker.blogspot.com/p/favorite-blogs.html

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April 1, 2011 5:20 am
Coclamata
Coclamata

Holy moly! Your blog is awesome!! I saw a link to these sheep on "One Pretty Thing" (blog) and had to check them out. Your blog was hilarious, too by the way. I can totally relate to the "rural bar", I live in eastern Washington. 🙂

Thanks for sharing. I think I'll make these for Easter!

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March 30, 2011 3:49 pm
Isreview
Isreview

COOL! Great idea! Thanks for the detailed tutorial:)
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Daniela
http://isreview1.blogspot.com

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March 29, 2011 5:32 pm
Lisa (Berksgirl)
Lisa (Berksgirl)

Hello!
I have been a faithful follower of your blog and have recently nominated you for the Stylish Blogger Award. Congratulations! I look forward to continued reading of your blog!
~Lisa
http://berksgirl.blogspot.com

P.S. The lambs are simply adorable!

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March 29, 2011 4:53 pm
B
B's Mommy

LOVE this idea! And the "Junk in the Trunk"… LOL! LOL!
So clever. 🙂 Happy Week!

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March 28, 2011 5:10 pm
Kristin
Kristin

These are really cute! Just found your blog, and I will be checking back in! These are going to be fun to make with the kids! Thank you!

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March 28, 2011 1:49 pm
Jill
Jill

These are adorable! Just found your blog and love it!

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March 28, 2011 12:13 am
Cookie Sleuth
Cookie Sleuth

Very cute! I'd rather stay home and bake! 🙂

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March 27, 2011 1:55 am
nancycreative
nancycreative

What a cute idea! I love those sheep!

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March 25, 2011 6:09 pm
Christina
Christina

These are so cute, and you make them look easy! Thanks

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March 25, 2011 4:52 pm
Abbie
Abbie

These are so cute! Love 'em.

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March 25, 2011 2:46 pm
ELENA ZULUETA DE MADARIAGA
ELENA ZULUETA DE MADARIAGA

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March 25, 2011 1:12 pm
Monica H
Monica H

You're so creative. These little lambs would be so cute on a cake too, but a fence. love it.

Happy belated birthday!

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March 25, 2011 12:02 am
scrapstampcrazy
scrapstampcrazy

My sin happened to be at the table when I was going through my reading list. Needless to say he saw these and immediately asked if I could make them. Just ordered the heart and googly eye sprinkles but promised only the donut part not the cupcake. After all I have to draw the line somewhere.

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March 24, 2011 11:57 pm
Shauna
Shauna

These are too, too MUCH. They actually made me LOL. And verrrry little on the internet makes me LOL.

Another thing that made me LOL was thinking of the dude with a cake carrier. THAT is pure comedy.

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March 24, 2011 8:14 pm
Mimi
Mimi

Hilarious! Cute cupcakes too.
Mimi

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March 24, 2011 6:25 pm
Latinacreativa
Latinacreativa

Thanks so much for the laugh!! I totally get what you're saying-and yet I publicly humiliate myself on a weekly basis at my Zumba class without a care in the world. Love the sheep too!

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March 24, 2011 6:07 pm
Shelly Hi! I’m Shelly and I’m an addict. Of the buttercream sort. I started this site a few years ago as a way to justify my sugary, buttery obsession with desserts. It has worked out well for me so far, because as it turns out you guys all love sugary, buttery desserts too! It feels good to know you're not alone, doesn’t it?

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