Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree... how pink you are! We are down to the wire. The real countdown to Christmas has totally started. I'm feeling it, friends. Trying to balance work and to-do lists is becoming a bit much. I am going to do it all though, I'm determined. These magical Pink Christmas Tree Cupcakes are a quick and easy way to bring some magic to your holidays with none of the stress because they are SO easy to make. I'm all about whimsy but practical ideas, you know. So let's get our festive on and whip these up!
CHRISTMAS TREE CUPCAKE RECIPE
Time to celebrate the best of the holidays. These cupcakes would be perfect for SO many kinds of parties. The aren't the easiest to take places, but would work in a tall cake carrier if you have one. Hosting at home? This will be a breeze! Let's get our holiday magic on.
Here is what you need to make the easiest Christmas cupcakes ever:
- Prepared Cupcakes
- Pink Frosting
- Ice Cream Cones
- Star Sprinkles or Wafers
- Holiday Sprinkles & Decor
When it comes to easy peasy Christmas recipes that aren't boring, this quick fix totally fits the bill. These are so flexible, too. You can use what you have on hand. Use store bought cupcakes if you want to make it even more simplified. Spread frosting on if you don't know how to pipe it on. Whatever you do, don't feel overwhelmed. Exploring options on this one will make the entire process a breeze, I promise.
Step One: Spread your pink frosting on your ice cream cones making sure to cover the entirety. Don't worry about missing a little on the bottom where you are holding the cone because we will cover that up with additional frosting after OR you can simply touch it up after you add it onto your cupcake.
Step Two: Place the upside down ice cream cones in the center of each cupcake. Touch up the frosting if needed.
Step Three: Use a star tip with an icing bag or frosting decorator to make a frosting circle around the cone.
Step Four: Add sprinkles to the base on top of the frosting.
Step Five: Add star decoration to the top of each cone and smaller star or other sprinkle decorations of choice over the cones.
Voila. That is it! So simple, as promised. Now you have a fun holiday cupcake that will impress. Dessert has never been so cute and easy.
You can sit back and smile knowing it took such little effort. Winning!
Pink Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Whimsical pink Christmas tree cupcakes that are easy to make with ice cream cones and pink frosting.
Ingredients
- 6 Prepared Cupcakes
- 1 Tub of Funfetti Pink Vanilla (or any)
- 6 Ice Cream Sugar Cones
- Star Sprinkles or Wafers
- Holiday Sprinkles
Instructions
- Spread pink frosting on the ice cream cones making sure to cover. If you miss a little on the bottom where you are holding the cone, you can cover that up with frosting after OR you can touch it up after you add it to the cupcakes.
- Place the upside down ice cream cones in the center of each cupcake. Touch up your frosting if you need to.
- Use a star tip with an icing bag or frosting decorator to make a frosting circle around the cone. If you don't have one, you can simple frost the bases of your cupcakes and THEN place the cones on top.
- Add sprinkles to the frosting base that you just made.
- Finally, add a larger star decoration to the top of each cone and smaller star or other sprinkle decorations of choice over the cones.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 616Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 75mgSodium 401mgCarbohydrates 79gFiber 3gSugar 62gProtein 8g