Though cupcakes don't resemble cups, the origin of their name lies in the fact that "cup" is the Old English word for "adorable mini version." Get etymological on your taste buds with today's Groupon: for $17, you get one dozen jumbo cupcakes at Cookies by Design (a $33 value).

Known nationwide for crafting customizable cookie bouquets, Cookies by Design's expert bakers also please sweet teeth with a sundry mix of scrumptious cupcakes. The strawberry cake topped with strawberry buttercream delivers a sugary dose of fruity goodness, and the red-velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting leaves tummies feeling as smooth as a butter-covered bathtub. Cacao disciples bask in the glory of the delicious with the chocolate cake swathed in either buttercream, chocolate buttercream, or butter chocolatecream. Other available combinations include lemon cake with lemon cream cheese frosting and yellow cake with buttercream or chocolate frosting. Place orders at least 24 hours in advance to ensure parties don't have to rely on B-list treats, such as salted tomatoes and old lottery tickets.

Delivery for Springfield is $8. For surrounding areas outside of Springfield it is $11, which includes Nixa, Ozark and Battlefield. Please call if you are unsure your location is eligible for the surrounding delivery areas.