Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15.25- to 16.5-ounce) package white cake mix; 2/3 cup buttermilk*; 1/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted; 3 Land O Lakes Eggs; 1 cup mini real semi-sweet chocolate chips, if desired; 5 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 5 to 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes Half & Half or Fat Free Half & Half or milk; Green food color; 12 ice cream sugar cones; 1/2 cup white sanding sugar**; Small semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils, if desired; Large star-shaped decorator sprinkles

Servings: persons

1 (15.25- to 16.5-ounce) package white cake mix
2/3 cup buttermilk*
1/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted
3 Land O Lakes Eggs
1 cup mini real semi-sweet chocolate chips, if desired
5 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
5 to 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes Half & Half or Fat Free Half & Half or milk
Green food color
12 ice cream sugar cones
1/2 cup white sanding sugar**
Small semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils, if desired
Large star-shaped decorator sprinkles

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place paper baking cups into 24 muffin pan cups; set aside.
2
Combine all cupcake ingredients in bowl except chocolate chips; beat at medium speed until well mixed.
3
Stir in mini chocolate chips, if desired.
4
Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 2/3 full.
5
Bake 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6
Cool completely.
7
(Set 12 cupcakes aside for another use.)
8
Combine powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and vanilla in bowl.
9
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often and gradually adding corn syrup and enough half & half for desired spreading consistency.
10
Divide frosting in half.
11
Frost 12 cupcakes with white frosting.
12
Tint remaining half of frosting with green food color, as desired; beat at medium speed until smooth.
13
Place sanding sugar in wide shallow bowl.

2875

kcal

Calories

Fat

509

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15.25- to 16.5-ounce) package white cake mix, 2/3 cup buttermilk*, 1/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted, 3 Land O Lakes Eggs, and more.

Yes, Christmas Tree Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

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Variations & substitutions

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