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For Star Wars fans, we're at a pinnacle moment in the universe. Everyone's geeking out about the latest Star Wars trailer (seriously, watch it again), but our favorite movie-themed day is also almost upon us: May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day. While you'll see the collective internet indulging their "May the Fourth Be with You" puns, we decided to take a decidedly more Delish approach by making these Princess Leia cupcakes (which you may have seen blowing up on Pinterest).
All you need to create an edible version of our favorite royal is a cupcake, frosting, chocolate chips and Oreos. Give it a shot on this most force-tastic of days, and all your friends will witness the power of a fully operational cupcake station.
In a small glass bowl melt chocolate chips—it's best to do this in batches to keep the chocolate from hardening. Melt by microwaving in 10 second intervals, stirring in between each time, until the chocolate is smooth.
Spoon the chocolate into a ziplock bag and seal shut. Using scissors cut of the very tip of the bag (make sure it is small, you can always cut off more if needed). Test the flow on a piece of paper before you start piping.
Fill in your Oreos in with chocolate so no white frosting is visible (we're all about authenticity). If you plan on making a whole rebel army you might want to fill in all the Oreos now so you can streamline the decoration process.
Start by spreading a smooth, thin layer of frosting across your cupcake. An offset spatula makes this job super easy, but the back of a butter knife (the non-serrated edge) also works. If you are using a butter knife, add a little extra frosting to ensure an even coat.
Pipe on Leia's bangs working from the middle to the edge.
Note: If you don't feel like melting chocolate, go ahead and buy a tube of pre-made black frosting instead.
Once you have finished with one side of her bangs, start on the other — be sure they are symmetrical (ish).
When the chocolate coating on your Oreos has dried, add a little dot of frosting to each, this is used to secure the Oreos to the cupcake.
Gently hold the Oreos in place and count to five. They should adhere to the cupcake, and give Leia her signature hairstyle. Add Leia's eyes and smile by piping little dots of frosting on her face, and using a smile-shaped sprinkle for her mouth.
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