How to Decorate Cupcakes for Christmas

Cupcakes: an adorable and delectable treat. Christmas and other holidays are a perfect time for cupcakes. Cupcakes can be decorated in many ways and allow for a lot of creativity. There is no wrong way to decorate a cupcake which makes it even more fun. The process of decorating can be enjoyed by people of all ages and can allow for quality time with family and friends. Add this to my Recipe Box.

Santa Claus Cupcakes

Spread a layer of white frosting on a cooled cupcake using a rubber spatula or butter knife. Allow this layer of frosting to "set" for about 15 minutes before adding the red frosting. This will prevent the frosting to mix together (this would create pink frosting). Spread a thin layer of red frosting around half of the cupcake in a moon-like shape. This should look like Santa's red stocking cap.

Dust a layer of coconut on the bottom half of the cupcake in a half-moon like shape. This will be Santa's fluffy white beard. Take a small marshmallow and place it at the tip of the red hat for the fluffy ball at the end of Santa's hat. Using black gel frosting, pipe out frosting to make Santa's eyes.

Place a small red candy in the middle of the cupcake. This will be Santa's button-red nose. Give Santa rosy cheeks by using a bit of red gel frosting and placing it in small circles on Santa's cheeks. The cupcakes are ready to serve right away and do not require any setting time.