Cupcakes for Christmas: Mickey Mouse Holly Cupcakes

Are you thinking about making cupcakes for Christmas?  If so, you’ll want to keep reading for directions on how to make these delicious Disney-inspired cupcakes, especially if you are a Disney fan like me.  I love visiting Disneyland during the holidays, but since that’s not possible right now, I’m celebrating all things Disney at home.  As a result,  I have a fun recipe to share for those of us who want to get in the holiday spirit at home:  Mickey Mouse Holly Cupcakes!

Cupcakes for Christmas:  Mickey Mouse Holly Cupcakes

Get ready to put your baking skills to the test.  This recipe is for 18 cupcakes, and includes instructions on how to make Mickey ears out of fondant.  So without further ado, keep reading to find out how to make Disney inspired cupcakes for Christmas in the shape of Mickey Mouse Holly Cupcakes 🙂

Fondant Pieces:  Supplies and Ingredients Needed

• Mickey Mouse fondant cutters
• 1 package of Wilton Red Fondant
• 1 package of Wilton Green Fondant
• 1 – 3 inch Holly Leaf Cookie Cutter
• 1 2 inch round fondant cutter
• 1 rolling pin
• 1 cookie sheet with silicon mat

Directions

Sprinkle some corn starch onto the cutting board.

Remove the red fondant from the package and knead onto the cutting board to make the fondant soft and workable.

Sprinkle some more corn starch onto the cutting board and roll the fondant into ¼ inch thick.

Using the round fondant cutter, cut out 36 round circles.

Place them onto the cookie sheet.

Work the fondant back into a bowl and roll the fondant into ¼ inch thick.

Using the mini mickey cutter, cut out 18-20 mickey heads.

Place onto the cookie sheet.

Remove the red fondant from the board and sprinkle some more corn starch.

Work the green fondant into a ball and roll into ¼ inch thick.

Using the holly leaf cutter, cut out 36-40 holly leafs.

Cut off the 3 round part of the holly leaf.

Once all fondant pieces have been cut, place onto the cookie sheet and place onto the counter to air dry overnight.

Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients

• 1 box of chocolate cake mix.
• 1 1/4 cup of whole milk.
• 1/2 cup of unsalted sweet cream butter, softened.
• 3 large eggs.

Vanilla Frosting Ingredients

• 1 cup of unsalted sweet cream butter, softened.
• 3 cups of powdered sugar.
• 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
• 3-5 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream.
• 1 package of Wilton holly sprinkles.
• 1 6 oz container of crushed peppermint candy.
• 1 large piping bag with a star tip.

Chocolate Cupcake Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with liners.

Using a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, milk, butter and eggs until combined and smooth.

Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 way full.

Bake in the oven for 21 minutes.

Allow to cool completely.

Frosting Directions

Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream until combined, smooth and stiff.

Scoop the frosting into the piping bag.

Using the frosting, pipe two rings of frosting around the edge.

In a medium bowl, combine the crushed peppermint candy and the wilton
holly springs.

Using the piping bag, pipe two rings of frosting around the edge.

Dip the frosting into the sprinkle mixture.

Using the piping bag, pipe a dollop of frosting into the middle.

Carefully pick up the red fondant mickey mouse head.

Place into the middle of the frosting.

Place two holly leafs behind the head.

Place two circles behind the leafs to create the ears.

Enjoy!