1. Mix together the butter and sugar together until very pale in color. The texture should be light and fluffy.

2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding a small amount of the flour with each egg.

3. Gently fold in the remaining flour with a spoon.

4. Pour equal amounts of the mixture into cupcake tins (lined with paper liners).

5. Bake at 375° F for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown.

6. Let cool.

7. Cut a slice off the top of each cupcake, approximately 1/4 inch thick.

8. Cut the slices in half, to make the wings.

9. Place a small dollop of buttercream (you may also use a dollop of icing or of your favorite kind of jam) on top of each cupcake. Put the halved slices into the icing at approximately 45 ° angles, to form wings.

10. Dust the wings lightly with sifted icing sugar.