When it comes to decorations, Christmas is my favorite time of year - and cupcake decorations are no exception! Let's face it - we all tend to indulge a bit more around the holidays, and everyone loves cupcakes - so why not make it fun and creative by trying some of the following Christmas cupcake ideas?
- Start with a smattering of sprinkles - for Christmas, or any time of year, sprinkles are a quick, festive way of decorating cupcakes. Whip up a couple dozen cupcakes, using your best recipe or mix; spread on red, green or white frosting, and give 'em a nice topping of red and/or green sprinkles. Quicker than you can say "Jingle Bells," you've got pretty, festive Christmas cupcakes.
- The weather outside may be frightful ... many, mini-snowdrifts-in-a-cup is the idea here. Top your little cakes with white icing (you can use red or green if you like) toss on some grated coconut, and dust them with powdered sugar. Who needs a horse and sleigh out in the cold ... when these are a lot toastier - and tastier?
- Draw Christmas trees on your white-frosted cupcakes, using gel icing (available in tubes, in a variety of colors) from most grocery stores. Form basic triangles in making your Christmas tree shapes; wavy lines or straight work best. If you get truly inspired, try other shapes (bells, stars, etc.) as well!
- This is one that will work for parties year-round - birthdays, holidays ... not just Christmas. What we're doing is creating place markers or party favors in the form of gift-wrapped packages in miniature on top of each cupcake. Vary your colors of frosting, use square/cubed candies to resemble boxes, and long, thin candy such as licorice for bows ... your name cards are made from gift tags ... can you say "hit of the party?"
- Frosty the Cupcake - kids of all ages will love these snowman cupcakes; start with white icing, add a large marshmallow, then top that with a small marshmallow. To hold your squishy snowman together, insert a toothpick through the marshmallows, into the cupcake. For Frosty's features, an assortment of small candies (dots, beads, etc.) work best, with a dab of icing helping to hold the candies in place.
- Delivering the goodies ... these Christmas train cupcakes are sure to be a hit - Tootsie rolls are ideal for your "cars" - but try fruit roll-ups, licorice, etc. as well. M&M's make great wheels, of course, as do other sweet little round morsels; for your train's "tracks," black licorice works best. Use a long serving dish to make a multi-cupcake, side-by-side train (take a couple snapshots before they dig in!)
These cupcake decorations for Christmas are sure to make you a hit with family, friends, and at holiday parties. Enjoy the creative process, and of course, the yummy results! You can find your decorating supplies in a lot of places - grocers, party supply stores, even the corner convenience market (or try our recommended supplier.)
- Start with a smattering of sprinkles - for Christmas, or any time of year, sprinkles are a quick, festive way of decorating cupcakes. Whip up a couple dozen cupcakes, using your best recipe or mix; spread on red, green or white frosting, and give 'em a nice topping of red and/or green sprinkles. Quicker than you can say "Jingle Bells," you've got pretty, festive Christmas cupcakes.
- The weather outside may be frightful ... many, mini-snowdrifts-in-a-cup is the idea here. Top your little cakes with white icing (you can use red or green if you like) toss on some grated coconut, and dust them with powdered sugar. Who needs a horse and sleigh out in the cold ... when these are a lot toastier - and tastier?
- Draw Christmas trees on your white-frosted cupcakes, using gel icing (available in tubes, in a variety of colors) from most grocery stores. Form basic triangles in making your Christmas tree shapes; wavy lines or straight work best. If you get truly inspired, try other shapes (bells, stars, etc.) as well!
- This is one that will work for parties year-round - birthdays, holidays ... not just Christmas. What we're doing is creating place markers or party favors in the form of gift-wrapped packages in miniature on top of each cupcake. Vary your colors of frosting, use square/cubed candies to resemble boxes, and long, thin candy such as licorice for bows ... your name cards are made from gift tags ... can you say "hit of the party?"
- Frosty the Cupcake - kids of all ages will love these snowman cupcakes; start with white icing, add a large marshmallow, then top that with a small marshmallow. To hold your squishy snowman together, insert a toothpick through the marshmallows, into the cupcake. For Frosty's features, an assortment of small candies (dots, beads, etc.) work best, with a dab of icing helping to hold the candies in place.
- Delivering the goodies ... these Christmas train cupcakes are sure to be a hit - Tootsie rolls are ideal for your "cars" - but try fruit roll-ups, licorice, etc. as well. M&M's make great wheels, of course, as do other sweet little round morsels; for your train's "tracks," black licorice works best. Use a long serving dish to make a multi-cupcake, side-by-side train (take a couple snapshots before they dig in!)
These cupcake decorations for Christmas are sure to make you a hit with family, friends, and at holiday parties. Enjoy the creative process, and of course, the yummy results! You can find your decorating supplies in a lot of places - grocers, party supply stores, even the corner convenience market (or try our recommended supplier.)
About the Author:
Daphne McSmith delights in preparing and decorating cupcakes, as well as being an active member of the Cupcake Decorations Club. You can get tons of additional info, tips and articles on cupcake decorations and more at: The Cupcake Decorations Club
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