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Time Required :
Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
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candy curl cupcakes

Looking for a quick and easy Christmas dessert for the kids? These Candy Curl Christmas Cupcakes are a great solution. Topped with homemade buttercream frosting and red, white and green candy curls, these cupcakes are a sweet treat even Santa won’t be able to refuse! Use your favorite chocolate or chocolate peppermint cake recipe for added holiday flavor!
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Step 1

Melt 4 oz. Dark Green, White and Red candy, separately, according to package instructions. Add 2 teaspoons of melted shortening to each melted color; stir until melted.

Step 2

Starting with Dark Green candy, pipe 2 oz. of candy in one of the mini loaf pan cavities. Tap on surface to level candy. Let cool at room temperature, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Repeat with white and red candy, then repeat entire step again for 6 layers of candy. Chill until set, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Remove candy from pan; let come to room temperature. Using vegetable peeler, shave along long side of candy.

Step 5

Click here for the cake batter. Bake and cool cupcakes in kraft liners.

Step 6

Now, click here for the buttercream recipe.

Step 7

Using spatula, ice cupcakes. Top with candy curls.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Celebrate It® Baking Cups, Standard, White

    Item # 10059926 
    $3.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Wilton® Mini Loaf Pan, 8 Cavity

    Item # 10378412 
    $26.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Wilton® Disposable Decorating Bags, 12ct.

    Item # 10593768 
    $6.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Wilton® 9" Angled Spatula

    Item # 10528562 
    $11.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Cooling Rack by Celebrate It®

    Item # 10058219 
    $15.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Celebrate It® 12-Cup Muffin Pan

    Item # 10327211 
    $12.99
    • Color: Silver
    • Size: Standard
    • Color: Silver
    • Size: Standard
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    • Color: Silver
    • Size: Standard
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You’ll Also Need
  • Favorite Chocolate Cake Mix (or Recipe)
  • Favorite Buttercream
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Shortening
Instructions
Step 1

Melt 4 oz. Dark Green, White and Red candy, separately, according to package instructions. Add 2 teaspoons of melted shortening to each melted color; stir until melted.

Step 2

Starting with Dark Green candy, pipe 2 oz. of candy in one of the mini loaf pan cavities. Tap on surface to level candy. Let cool at room temperature, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Repeat with white and red candy, then repeat entire step again for 6 layers of candy. Chill until set, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Remove candy from pan; let come to room temperature. Using vegetable peeler, shave along long side of candy.

Step 5

Click here for the cake batter. Bake and cool cupcakes in kraft liners.

Step 6

Now, click here for the buttercream recipe.

Step 7

Using spatula, ice cupcakes. Top with candy curls.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels 

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