Description
These Santa Hat Cupcakes are a festive and adorable treat perfect for the holiday season. Easy to make, they feature a classic cupcake base topped with red frosting shaped into a Santa hat, decorated with mini marshmallows to mimic the white trim and pom-pom. A delightful combination of fun and flavor, ideal for holiday parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 12 cupcakes, any flavor (white or chocolate recommended)
Frosting and Decoration
- Red frosting, enough to frost 12 cupcakes
- Mini marshmallows, halved (approximately 24-36 halves)
- Wilton decorating tip #32 (optional)
- Disposable frosting bag
Instructions
- Prepare Marshmallows: Pre-cut mini marshmallows in half so they are ready to use and you don’t have to stop mid-decorating to continue cutting.
- Fill Bag and Attach Tip: Attach Wilton decorating tip #32 or a regular round tip to your disposable frosting bag, then fill the bag with red frosting.
- Create Frosting Base Ring: Pipe a circular base of red frosting on top of each cupcake to form the bottom rim of the Santa hat.
- Add Marshmallow Trim: Place halved mini marshmallows around the red frosting ring to create the white trim of the Santa hat.
- Build Up Frosting Hat: Fill in the center of the cupcake inside the marshmallow ring with more red frosting, piping upwards and spiraling to create the cone shape of the Santa hat.
- Top with Pom-Pom: Finish each hat by placing a halved mini marshmallow on top as the white pom-pom.
- Chill and Set: Place the decorated cupcakes in the refrigerator to let the frosting set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use cupcakes chilled or at room temperature for easier frosting application.
- Choose cupcake flavors that complement red frosting well, such as vanilla or chocolate.
- The Wilton decorating tip #32 is optional; a regular round tip or no tip can be used to pipe the frosting.
- Cut the mini marshmallows carefully and in advance to speed up the decorating process.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator to keep the frosting firm, especially if not served immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
