Name: Frozen Cupcakes Recipe
Prep time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 24.0
Cuisine: Winter
Ingredients: 24 cupcakes, baked and cooled; buttercream frosting; blue food coloring; disco dust; pink or purple sugar pearls; 16 ounces white almond bark; resealable sandwich bag, or disposable piping bag; wax paper

Frozen cupcakes for the Anna or Elsa in your life. They're sparkly, they're blue, they're everything you could ever want!

My toddler Lucy is completely obsessed with Disney’s Frozen. Not even being two years old, I would never have guessed that she’d love it as much as she does. If I had known, I might have waited another year before watching the movie together, because right now, we easily turn it on 3 times a day.

She doesn’t always sit and watch it, but she loves having it in the background, singing “GOOOOOOO nana GOOOOOO” and giggling and saying “Man man” when Anna visits Elsa’s room.

I know Elsa is where it’s at, but I’ve been trying to lean my Lucy Goose in Anna’s direction – she’s my favorite. Not only is “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” FAR superior to “Let it Go,” but she’s also such a strong and loyal woman with a great sense of humor and adventure. Obviously I have way too many feelings invested in this movie. Send help.

Frozen birthday parties are huge right now, and with Christmas right around the corner, I have no doubt that Frozen-themed treats will make appearances at holiday parties. The snowflakes and Olaf the snowman make it perfect for Winter!

The thing about these themed parties is, they can get pricey. Licensed merchandise adds up quickly and really isn’t necessary. Chances are, your kiddo has a few stuffed animals of their favorite character. Use that as your centerpiece and build your treats around the character’s colors and general “theme”. You’ll have the perfect party and no one will even notice that the actual character isn’t slapped on to every element.

With that in mind, I created these “Frozen” inspired cupcakes. They are gorgeous, simple, and would be perfect for ANY Winter party. By the same token, pop them on a table at a Frozen party and everyone will immediately associate them with the film. I’m including a printable for snowflakes. Just trace them with white chocolate or almond bark, and you’ve got your toppers. They’re inexpensive, easy, and cute. Winning!

You can use any cupcake flavor base you like, but I'm partial to the base of my Junior Mint cupcakes if you're going in the chocolate-y direction, and you can never go wrong with homemade Funfetti cupcakes either.

Get your snowflake printable!

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Buttercream Frosting

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10 m 24 Servings

Ingredients

3 sticks Salted Butter, softened to room temperature
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Milk
6 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
Blue Food Coloring, no more than a drop or two (for Frozen-themed cupcakes)

Directions

In the bowl of your mixer, beat butter, vanilla, and milk on low speed until combined.
Slowly add powdered sugar to the bowl, beating on medium low until just barely combined.
Add food coloring (if using) and increase speed to high, beating for a minute and a half until smooth and fluffy.

Published: December 10, 2014
Author: Kristan Roland
Recipe Yields: 24 cupcakes
Prep Time: 120 minutes
Total Time: 120 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cupcake

Servings Per Recipe 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories from Fat 205

Calories 519

% Daily Value*

39%

Total Fat 26g

40%

Saturated Fat 8g

14%

Sodium 324mg

22%

Total Carbohydrate 65g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 42g

Protein 3g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.

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