Description
Christmas Tree Cupcakes are the ultimate festive treat, combining moist, fluffy cupcakes with vibrant green frosting to resemble decorated trees. Perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy family gatherings, these whimsical delights will bring smiles and joy to everyone who indulges. With easy preparation and delightful customization options, you’ll create lasting memories while baking these charming cupcakes.
Ingredients
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- 1 box cupcake mix (flavor of your choice)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp green gel food coloring
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- Mini chocolate chips or candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine cupcake mix, eggs, melted butter, and water until just mixed.
- Pour batter into lined cups about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in vanilla and green food coloring to achieve desired shade.
- Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Decorate with coconut flakes for snow and mini chocolate chips or candies as ornaments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg