TREE CUPCAKES RECIPES

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.

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• Whisk the cake mix with the additional ingredients listed on the box. In general, add the milk.
• Another ingredient you can add is the oil.
• Mix until completely combined.
• Pour the batter into the liners.
• Fill them about halfway.
• Bake for 19 to 22 minutes.
• Take the cupcakes out of the oven and leave them on a wire rack to cool completely. In the meantime, bake the second batch of cupcakes.
• When the cupcakes have cooled, transfer the green frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped tip.
• Starting in the middle of the cupcake.
• Pipe the frosting onto the cupcake working around to form a tree shape.
• Repeat on each cupcake.
• Garnish the frosting trees with nonpareils and sprinkles.
• Place a Sixlet on each treetop. Place the Starbursts along the bottom of each tree. Transfer white frosting to a piping bag. Draw lines on each Starburst to form ribbons.
• Serve and enjoy!