St. Patrick's Day Cookie Cupcakes

I was asked to make cupcakes for a picnic at the park and made these... two hours before the event I felt guilty so we threw something together... This cupcake cookie cutter is one of my all time favorites. I love using different shades of the same color. This are green for St. Patrick's Day. They look great in any color.

I always start by outlining and filling the bottom portion. While the icing is still wet I add drops to create the polka dots. When this has set (usually overnight) I outline and fill the white. When this portion has dried I outline the white again and add the nonpareils. (fancy word for those teeny tiny round sprinkles).