Grinch Cupcakes
These Grinch Cupcakes are the perfect festive treats to add a playful touch to your Christmas dessert table! They’re cute, colorful, and super easy to make and ideal for any holiday celebration or a fun baking day at home.
What You’ll Need:
• Green Stripes Cupcake Liners
• Eyeball Candy Sprinkles
• Merry & Bright Sprinkle Mix
• Red, Green Food Coloring
How to Make Grinch Cupcakes:
1. Bake the Cupcakes
Start by lining your muffin tray with Green Stripes Cupcake Liners. Pour in your cupcake batter, tinted green for that Grinchy look and bake until perfectly fluffy. Let them cool completely before decorating.
2. Create the Grinch Face
Using a Piping bag filled with green buttercream, pipe a generous swirl on top of each cupcake to form the Grinch’s face. Next, place two Eyeball Candy Sprinkles near the front. Use black buttercream to pipe the iconic grumpy eyebrows above the eyes, that’s where the Grinch attitude really comes to life!
3. Add the Festive Hat
With a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe a red buttercream swirl on top of the green frosting. Then, add a small swirl of white buttercream on top to create the Santa hat.
4. Finishing Touches
Sprinkle some Merry & Bright Sprinkle Mix over the red and white frosting to give it that cheerful holiday sparkle.
FAQ – Grinch Cupcakes
1. How do I make the green frosting?
Use vanilla or buttercream frosting and mix in a few drops of green oil-based food coloring. Start with a small amount and adjust until you get the perfect shade.
2. How can I store the cupcake?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 4 days. If storing in the fridge, let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
3. Can I make the cupcakes ahead of time?
Yes! You can bake the cupcakes a day in advance. Store them unfrosted in an airtight container, then decorate with buttercream and sprinkles the next day.
4. What piping tips should I use?
For the green base, use a large open star tip. For the red and white frosting on top, a smaller star tip and round tip works well to create the Santa hat effect.
5. How do I make the eyebrows neat?
Use a small round piping tip or a fine cut in your piping bag. Steady your hand and pipe short, angled lines above the eyes for that classic Grinch expression.