Cupcake Christmas Tree Recipe

Name: Cupcake Christmas Tree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size); 1-1/2 cups mint chocolate chips; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 to 5 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 teaspoon baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon green paste food coloring; Candy-coated milk chocolate miniature kisses; 2 chocolate stars; 12 Starburst candies

Servings: persons

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1-1/2 cups mint chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon green paste food coloring
Candy-coated milk chocolate miniature kisses
2 chocolate stars
12 Starburst candies

1
Prepare cake batter mix according to package directions for cupcakes; fold in chips. Fill foil-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
2
Bake at 350u00b0 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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.

819

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size), 1-1/2 cups mint chocolate chips, 6 tablespoons butter, softened, 2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Cupcake Christmas Tree 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.

Cupcake Christmas Tree

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