Peppermint Cupcakes
These easy-to-decorate peppermint cupcakes are fantastic for your next holiday party or get together!
Ingredients
- 12 vanilla cupcakes
- 2 sticks butter softened
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 4-5 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 7-8 peppermint candies
Instructions
- Before starting with the decorating process, ensure that your cupcakes are cool to the touch.
- Using an electric mixer, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk and peppermint extract on medium speed. Gradually increase speed to high.
- Your buttercream is complete once the ingredients are well-mixed and smooth. Scoop the buttercream in a piping bag and frost each cupcake.
- Place your peppermint candies in a sandwich bag and break them into small pieces using a rolling pin.
- Sprinkle the peppermint pieces on each cupcake and serve. Enjoy and happy holidays!