Delicious and Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

These Delicious Christmas Tree Cupcakes are easier than they look and are such a fun and festive dessert for holiday parties! It’s made from ice cream cones, some buttercream and a dusting of powdered sugar for snow!

Delicious and Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

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These Delicious Christmas Tree Cupcakes are easier than they look and are such a fun and festive dessert for holiday parties! It's made from ice cream cones, some buttercream and a dusting of powdered sugar for snow!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 17 minutes

Total Time 32 minutes

Ingredients

For the frosting and Christmas trees:

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• 12 sugar cones
• 2 lbs confectioners' sugar 910g, plus more for dusting
• 1 pound unsalted butter 454g, room temperature
• 1-2 tbsp milk or cream 15-30mL
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 5mL
• 20 drops green food coloring

For the cupcakes:

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• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 180g
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 60g
• 1 tsp baking soda 6g
• 1/2 tsp salt 3g
• 1/2 cup buttermilk 118mL
• 1/4 cup sour cream 60g
• 1 1/3 cups sugar 267g
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 5mL
• 1/4 cup strong coffee 60mL
• 1/2 cup melter butter 115g, optional

Instructions

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Notes

• I added a half teaspoon of instant espresso because it brings out the chocolate flavor, you could also add half a teaspoon of peppermint oil if you wanted to bring out a more festive note. 
• For an added surprise try adding some candy in the cone before applying it to the cupcake. Each cupcake can have a different surprise inside, co coal though! 
• I like to give a really good dusting of powdered sugar "snow" to the trees for some added realism and dept.
• If you don't have a #30 tip then try any small to medium star or leaf tip to pipe the tree.

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