Christmas Tree Cupcakes!
Christmas cupcakes are a FAVORITE for sharing with friends and family, for parties and gifting – plus they are so easy to make. The decorations are created with pretzels and melting chocolate and only take about 10 minutes – and the finished product is SO adorable. Honestly, who can resist cupcakes that are as cute as these? Make these easy treats for your next big gathering this holiday season, or just for fun. For more festive desserts, try our Christmas Cookies and Christmas Tree Brownies.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 17 minutes
Trees
24 pretzel sticks ½ (12-ounce) bag dark green candy melts – melted according to package directions nonpareils – for sprinkling
Cupcakes
1 (15.25-ounce) box white cake mix – made according to package directions for cupcakes. Or make our Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe. ½ cup red, white, and green Jimmy sprinkles
Frosting and Decor
1 cup butter softened 3 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla – or use ½ teaspoon almond or peppermint extract pinch of salt ¼ cup half and half optional – Sprinkle clear sugar sprinkles to make the “snowy” frosting glitter.
How to make Christmas Cupcakes
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