Ingredients
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1 (13.25 oz) vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the box
16 oz canned vanilla frosting
12 oz green melting wafers
24-28 pretzel sticks
2 cups shredded coconut
1/2 cup mini M&M’s
12-14 edible star sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter according to package instructions. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners, divide the batter evenly, and bake as directed. Let cupcakes cool completely.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place two pretzel sticks side by side to form the “trunk” of each tree.
- Melt the green wafers according to package directions.
- Transfer to a piping or zip-top bag. Pipe the melted candy in a zigzag triangle shape over each pair of pretzels, adding extra chocolate where the two pretzels meet to hold them together.
- Decorate with mini M&M’s and a star sprinkle while still wet. Let set until firm.
- Spread vanilla frosting over cooled cupcakes and dip the tops into shredded coconut to resemble snow.
- Once the pretzel trees are completely set, gently press one into the center of each cupcake.
Notes
- Be sure the trees are fully hardened before inserting them into cupcakes.
- Bake time may vary depending on box directions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats