Sparkling Snowman Cupcakes

We have set a date to watch “Frosty the Snowman” the movie next week and I am planning to make these super cute Sparkling Snowman Cupcakes to have as an after-movie treat! We always make them as a family a few days ahead of time and the kids love them more and more every year!

They are a super simple kids snack that can be used as a Holiday snack or anytime during the winter months! The secret to making them really sparkle is Wilton’s White Sparkling Sugar. It’s fairly cheap and really makes the snowman’s cute little face sparkle!

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These would be perfect to use for a class treat or your church bake sale! Now let’s get to making these Sparkling Snowman Cupcakes!

I absolutely love snowmen and what better way to show our support of these wonderful little guys than by whipping up a batch of these super cute and delicious sparkling snowman cupcakes!! This would be absolutely perfect to show off your baking skills and if you’re not a baker just grab a box of chocolate cake and just show off your talent with the icing!! Perfect for a school treat or office party or just to surprise your kids with when they come home from school on a cold day.

Sparkling Snowman Cupcakes Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup brewed coffee (or 1 cup of warm water mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons of espresso powder or instant coffee granules)
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 Tbsp (1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp) olive oil

Instructions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350°F with a rack in the middle position. Prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until there are no visible clumps (cocoa tends to clump up).
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the coffee (or water plus coffee granules), vinegar, vanilla extract, and olive oil.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir only until they just come together. The mixture should be thin and rather lumpy.
5. Ladle the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds of the way full. Place in oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until a bamboo skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool on a rack. Once cool, you can eat plain, sprinkle with powdered sugar, or drizzle or coat with frosting.

Snowman Frosting Recipe

Ingredients:

•  ½ Cup Butter (softened)
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp milk
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• Wilton’s White Sparkling Sugar
• Chocolate Chips
• Mini Chocolate Chips
• Orange Candy (M&M’s, Candy Corn, ext)

Directions:

1) In a large bowl, cream together butter, shortening, and vanilla.

2) Add in powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

3) Mix in milk, and beat until light and fluffy.

4) Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and then immediately dredge into white cupcake gems.

5) Using the regular chocolate chips, place them on the eyes.

6) Take the mini chocolate chips and place them to form the mouth.

7) Using your orange candy, place in the center of your cupcake to create the nose.

8) Store in an airtight container.