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christmas cupcake ideas

Christmas Cupcake Ideas to Spark Holiday Joy and Delight

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Christmas cupcake ideas for festive celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • Red and green sprinkles for decoration
  • Buttercream frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk.
  7. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  9. Let cool completely before frosting.
  10. Decorate with buttercream frosting and sprinkles.

Notes

  • Use festive cupcake liners.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
  • Can substitute milk with almond milk for a dairy-free option.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: christmas cupcake ideas, festive cupcakes, holiday baking