CUPCAKE CHRISTMAS TREE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
Heather McKinley of Mechanic Falls, Maine shared this minty twist on typical cupcakes, then our Test Kitchen arranged them in a tree shape for a pretty presentation. The star on the top of the tree and cute packages tucked beneath are a snap to make with colorful candies.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 01 hours 05 minutes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Yield 23 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare cake batter mix according to package directions for cupcakes; fold in chips. Fill foil-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 350° for 18-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and extracts until blended. Transfer 2 tablespoons to a small bowl; stir in cocoa. Stir green food coloring into remaining frosting. , Frost 21 cupcakes with green frosting; arrange in a pyramid to form a tree. Decorate all but the top cupcake with miniature kisses for lights. Frost two cupcakes with chocolate frosting and place at base of tree for trunk; top each with a chocolate star. Save remaining cupcake for another use., With a rolling pin, roll two yellow Starburst candies flat; cut with 2-in. and 1-1/2-in. star-shaped cookie cutters. Press smaller star onto larger star; place on cupcake at top of tree. , For presents, roll five Starburst candies into 3x3/4-in. rectangles; cut each rectangle into four 3-in.-long strips. Place two strips widthwise on one whole Starburst candy; press together at base to attach. , For bow, form two strips into figure eights; press together in center and press onto wrapped candy. Repeat with remaining strips and remaining four whole Starburst candies. Place presents beneath cupcake tree.
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WINTER TREE CUPCAKES - HY-VEE RECIPES AND IDEAS
Ice cream cones are good for more than just filling with ice cream. Use them to make these adorable Christmas cupcakes.
Provided by Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Line muffin pans with cupcake liners. Prepare cake mix with egg whites, vegetable oil and water; bake cupcakes according to package directions; cool completely.
- 2. Place clear sanding sugar in a small saucer; set aside.
- 3.
Spread cupcake tops with frosting, then roll in clear sanding sugar. Mix remaining frosting with food coloring to reach desired shade of green.
- 4.
Place an ice cream cone on top of each cupcake. Fill decorating bag fitted with small star tip with green frosting. Cover ice cream cone with frosting making a tree. Finish with edible pearls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, FatContent 14g, SaturatedFatContent 4.5g, TransFatContent 0g, CholesterolContent 5mg, SodiumContent 190mg, CarbohydrateContent 51g, FiberContent 0g, SugarContent 34g, ProteinContent 2g
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- Prepare cake batter mix according to package directions for cupcakes; fold in chips. Fill foil-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 350° for 18-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and extracts until blended. Transfer 2 tablespoons to a small bowl; stir in cocoa. Stir green food coloring into remaining frosting. , Frost 21 cupcakes with green frosting; arrange in a pyramid to form a tree. Decorate all but the top cupcake with miniature kisses for lights. Frost two cupcakes with chocolate frosting and place at base of tree for trunk; top each with a chocolate star. Save remaining cupcake for another use., With a rolling pin, roll two yellow Starburst candies flat; cut with 2-in. and 1-1/2-in. star-shaped cookie cutters. Press smaller star onto larger star; place on cupcake at top of tree. , For presents, roll five Starburst candies into 3x3/4-in. rectangles; cut each rectangle into four 3-in.-long strips. Place two strips widthwise on one whole Starburst candy; press together at base to attach. , For bow, form two strips into figure eights; press together in center and press onto wrapped candy. Repeat with remaining strips and remaining four whole Starburst candies. Place presents beneath cupcake tree.
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