Sugar Cone Christmas Tree Cupcake Topper

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Are you ready for a fun and festive holiday treat? Check out this super fun and adorable Sugar Cone Christmas Tree Cupcake Topper! You can turn any cupcake into a holiday tree which just a few simple steps. Decorate with sprinkles in your choice of colors.  Endless possibilities.

 

Be sure to check out my Twenty-Five Favorite Christmas Cookies and Treats for even more fun and delicious recipe ideas. 

 

Sugar Cone Christmas Tree Cupcake Topper

I’m always looking for something fun and delicious to have on the dessert table this time of year. What I love about this simple recipe is that you can make homemade cupcakes if you want or buy some that are already premade at the store. 

I like to get them already baked and ready as it just saves so much time! You can pick any flavor of cupcake that you want and change it up! 

Ingredients needed to make Sugar Cone Cupcake Topper

• Cupcakes
• Sugar cones 
• White frosting in a piping bag 
• Green frosting in a piping bag with a star tip 
• White sprinkles 
• Multi-colored sprinkles 
• Blue & white sprinkles 
• Star sprinkles 
• Powdered sugar 

My Favorite BUTTERCREAM FROSTING is so good.  You will want to make this a bit stiffer than the normal recipe.

How to Make Sugar Cone Christmas Tree Cupcake Toppers

Frost cupcakes with white frosting then dip into white sprinkles 

Use the green frosting to cover the sugar cones using the star tip, leave the tip of the cone unfrosted until you place it on top of the cupcake 

Once the cone is frosted, apply the sprinkles in desired colors 

Place the cone on top of the cupcake and frost the tip and apply additional sprinkles, then place the star sprinkle on top 

Dust with powdered sugar to create snow.

A little note here – you do want the frosting a bit stiffer so it will hold the star shape.  Softer frosting won’t. 

Can you use other types of cones for this fun recipe?

Sugar cones are really what you need because of the way that they’re pointed. The other cones have square bottoms to them which isn’t going to work.

Can I add fun decorations to the Christmas tree?

You can add and do anything that you want! I like to add sprinkles because they’re easy to add but you can add on decorative balls as well. If you can get them to stick, you’re good to go! 

A few hints and ideas

You can always frost the cupcakes with a knife or a off-set spatula.  If I’m doing a large batch, I find it easier to use a pastry bag and tip.

A little note here – you do want the frosting a bit stiffer so it will hold the star shape.  Softer frosting won’t. 

Frost the cupcake with green then pipe a white tree for a true snowy look.

White sanding sugar could also be used or mixed with white sprinkles for the snow effect.

Short on time?  Buy premade cupcakes then decorate.

These “trees” could even top a cake.

Invest in a pastry bag and basic tips.  You will love using them.

 

Fun Ways To Share These Decorated Cupcakes

These are really fun to make and are a great way to bring holiday cheer to others. While you can easily make these and keep them at home, don’t forget to spread the holiday cheer as well! 

The best way to share these with family and friends is to find a cute box that is big enough to hold them in. You can make them and then deliver them and watch their faces light up with joy! 

Another fun idea is to start a new family tradition where everyone gathers and makes these cupcakes together. This can be a bright start in the holiday season that all can look forward to! 

If you like this simple Christmas Tree Cupcakes recipe, you’re going to love these other holiday recipes!

CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES

RED VELVET BITES AS SANTA HATS

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

 

 

 

 

 

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