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O Cupcake Tree

Step2 Blog Cupcake Tree

In need of a dessert to take with you to a holiday function? We have a solution, the cupcake tree!

What you will need:

  • 24 mini cupcakes
  • Green frosting
  • Brown frosting
  • Piping bag with star tip
  • Toothpick
  • Paper star
  • Tape
  • Tray or lined cookie sheet

1. Bake your cupcakes according to the instructions on the box.

2. Frost 21 of the cupcakes with green icing and 3 with brown. We used the star tip in a continual circular pattern around the cupcake.

3. Place sprinkles on the green cupcakes.

4. Arrange the frosted cupcakes onto a lined cookie sheet or tray as shown in the photo.

5. Make a paper star out of construction paper.

6. Attach the paper star to the toothpick with tape.

7. Stick the other end of the toothpick into the top cupcake.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

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