Description
A festive treat perfect for Christmas celebrations, these Christmas Tree Cupcakes are decorated with green frosting and colorful toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box cupcake mix (chocolate or vanilla)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup green frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup colored sprinkles
- 1/4 cup chocolate candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, combine cupcake mix, eggs, melted butter, and milk; stir until smooth.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, pipe green frosting on each cupcake using a star tip and decorate with sprinkles and chocolate candies.
Notes
- Feel free to use homemade frosting if desired.
- Mix and match colored sprinkles to match your holiday theme.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg