Christmas Tree Cupcakes

“The holiday festivities are about to get a whole lot better with these Christmas Tree Cupcakes! Made with waffle cones, green candy melts, and M&M candies, you have the perfect ingredients to make a fun treat!”

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Yield

12 Servings

Type

Dessert

Time

30 minutes

Level

Beginner

What You'll Need:

– sugar or waffle cones – green candy melts – coconut oil or vegetable shortening – Mini M&M candies – Star sprinkles – cupcakes

How to Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Prepare a baking sheet with waxed paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, place the green candy melts. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Continuing heating in 30-second increments, stirring well after each. If the candy melts overheat or are not smooth enough to pour, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of coconut oil or vegetable shortening and stir well.

How to Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

With your hand inside the cone, spoon the green over the cone. Tap gently to allow the excess to drip back into the bowl

How to Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

While the green candy melts are almost dry but still wet, press the candies and sprinkles into the cone.

How to Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Place on the prepared baking sheet to dry. When ready, place one cone on each cupcake.