Holiday Wreath Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Holiday Wreath Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 store-bought un-iced large chocolate cupcakes or jumbo muffins; 1 (15-ounce) can cherry pie filling; 1 teaspoons peppermint extract; 1 container white icing; 1 green fruit roll strip; 6 small red cinnamon candies; Green sanding sugar; 1 pastry bag fitted with medium star tip; Aluminum foil; Saucer; 1 -inch wide.

Servings: persons

1
Slice off the top half of the top portion of each cupcake or muffin.
2
Using a teaspoon carve a small amount of the cake so that you are left with a shallow indentation about 1-inch deep and
3
Place 1 tablespoon of the cherry pie filling into the indentation.
4
Smooth into a circle.
5
Add the peppermint extract to the frosting container and mix.
6
Fill a pastry bag fitted with a star tip with the frosting.
7
Pipe the icing around the circumference of the cherry pie filling to the edge of the cupcake.
8
Cut the fruit roll into 6 thin strips about 6 inches long.
9
Tie each strip into a bow and place onto the edge of the icing.
10
Place a red cinnamon candy in the center of the bow using a bit of icing to secure it.
11
Repeat with remaining bows and candies.
12
Lightly sprinkle the icing with green sanding sugar.
13
Cut out 6 (6 by 6-inch) squares of foil.
14
Stack the foil squares on top of each other and place a saucer on top of the foil.
15
Using scissors cut around the saucer so that the foil is a perfect circle.
16
Place a cupcake in the center of each of the foil circles and wrap the foil up along the side of the cupcake.
17
Fold out edges of foil.

1042

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 store-bought un-iced large chocolate cupcakes or jumbo muffins, 1 (15-ounce) can cherry pie filling, 1 teaspoons peppermint extract, 1 container white icing, and more.

Yes, Holiday Wreath 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!

Holiday Wreath Cupcakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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