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Easy Snow Globe Cupcakes (Using a Plastic Ornament)

These adorable and easy snow globe cupcakes are delicious and so festive! Topped with plastic Christmas ornaments they are easy to make.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword buttercream, ornament, snow globe cupcakes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 200kcal

Equipment

  • 12 60mm (2.36") plastic ornaments (that open in half)

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1 box cake mix plus water, eggs and oil according to package

Butter Cream

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 5-6 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 Tbsp. milk

Toppings

  • holiday candies under 1 1/2" tall
  • TINY white nonpareils sprinkles
  • mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 35o degrees.
    Line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • Make cupcake batter according to the instructions on the box.
  • Divide batter between cupcake liners and bake 16-18 minutes.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely.
  • Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy and smooth.
  • Spread or pipe frosting onto cupcakes then press into white nonpareils sprinkles.
  • Press holiday candies into the cupcakes to decorate. Make sure the candy is less than 1 1/2" tall. Pre-made icing decorations work well.
  • Open the plastic ornaments and wash them with warm water and soap. Dry.
    Top each cupcake with half of a plastic ornament.

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Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal