Christmas Cupcakes

 So we were running low on funds and we all had this terrible virus. When it came the time to make Christmas cookies and fudge for Gary's staff I was simply not in the mood. On Dec. 22nd the sickness was all gone for a good 10 days or more and I was feeling Jolly. I was reading on the Disney Food Blog about Christmas cupcakes. I had a thought. Why don't I make Christmas cupcakes for Gary's staff this year?

 So I already had white cake mix and white frosting in the pantry. I thought green dye to the cake mix will make these green cupcakes. Then I will do red icing and fill the inside of them with red icing. Using a pairing knife cut a circle not all the way down and then use the pieces cut out to cover the filling. These pieces will help peak your frosting on top. I made green and red frosting placed into zip bags and squeezed it out in a circle shape.Working from the outside to the in to the center.

 I then went to my local grocery store Publix and bought some Christmas themed picks. The guy sold me 30 for $2.40. My peaks of frosting were really high and the picks kinda smashed them down but I love how they turned out. Look store bought but they were homemade.

Here is a closer view. I love the Gingerbread-man picks he had a bite taken out of his head! The light bulbs are neat too. Everyone said they were delicious. I sampled one of course. Made 24 and put 4 or 3 in each little gift box. I was quite happy with my givings.