Moomin Cupcakes

Do you remember Moomins? Or the better question may be, do you know what Moomins are? I am sad to admit that I don't know Moomins as well as I should.

So how did I come to make Moomin cupcakes? Well... it all began with a celebration for a colleague (Claire) who found a new job. As a surprise, two of my colleagues (Ellen and Jenny) asked me to make her Moomin cupcakes. I would usually hesitate in making fondant decorations of characters that I'm not sure of, but when I saw the Moomins (they're pretty darn cute), I wanted to make them.

So this is Moomintroll, the son of Moominmamma and Moominpappa. He's also best friends with Snufkin. Teehee, I love their names!

Here's Moominpappa with his top hat and walking cane.

This is Moominmamma with her apron and purse. I was told that she always has her purse with her.

Come on Moominpappa! Let's go shopping! - Do Moomins like shopping?

What's a story without a little romance? I hear that Moomintroll is in love with the Snork Maiden. She has blond hair and wears a gold anklet.

Snufkin here, as I mentioned above, is Moomintroll's best friend.

This is Little My, she's Snufkin's half-sister!

Sniff here is also Moomintroll's friend.

Too-Ticky is a friend of the family.

This is the Groke, who is very lonely...

Thingumy and Bob here remind me of mischievious Thing 1 and Thing 2 from The Cat in the Hat.

Finally, the Hattifatteners! All I could think of when we were making these were jazz hands.

We will miss you Claire! Wishing you the best of luck - and remember, behave!

Yum! I kept half a dozen cupcakes for myself - they will make great afternoon snacks and after dinner desserts this week.