Elf Hat Cupcakes are so easy to make and the kids are going to love them! These festive chocolate cupcakes are topped with a colored ice cream cone and are ready for your holiday dessert table.
Using cake ice cream cones makes for a perfect elf hat on top of these Christmas Cupcakes. I have to admit sometimes I have amazing Christmas Cupcakes ideas.
Christmas Cupcake Decorating Ideas
I don’t know about you but sometimes I really struggle with coming up with new and fun Christmas dessert recipe ideas every year. I always like to bring out a new and festive dish along with some family favorite recipes.
A few weeks ago, I found myself strolling through the aisles at the grocery store and came across an upside box of ice cream cones on the shelf. As soon as I saw that upside-down box it dawned on me that they would look great painted and on top of a Christmas cupcake. And, thus these Elf Hat Cupcakes were brought to life.
Ingredients
Are you to have some fun in the kitchen and make these festive cupcakes? Here’s what you need to put these Elf Hat cupcakes together.
- green candy melts
- white candy melts
- vegetable shortening or coconut oil
- mini marshmallows
- frosted cupcakes
- ice cream cones
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Now that you are ready to make these easy ice cream cones elf hats, all you need to do is follow these easy six steps.
Step 1: Prep the baking pan
Prepare a baking sheet with waxed paper.
Step 2: Melt your candy melts
In a microwave-safe bowl, place the white candy melts. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Continuing heating in 30-second increments, stirring well after each. If the candy melts overheat or are not smooth enough to pour, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of coconut oil or vegetable shortening and stir well.
Step 3: Coat the cone with white candy melts
Holding the cone, spoon the white around the rim of the ice cream cone. Tap gently to allow the excess to drip back into the bowl. Allow the cone to dry completely.
Step 4: Melt the green candy melts
In a microwave-safe bowl, place the green candy melts. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Continuing heating in 30-second increments, stirring well after each. If the candy melts overheat or are not smooth enough to pour, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of coconut oil or vegetable shortening and stir well.
Step 5: Coat your coat in green candy melts
With your hand inside the ice cream cone, spoon the green over the cone but not overlap the white candy. Tap gently to allow the excess to drip back into the bowl.
Step 6: Add marshmallow and allow to dry
While the green candy melts are still wet, top the cone with a marshmallow. While the green candy melts are still wet, top the cone with a marshmallow. Place on the prepared baking sheet to dry. When ready, place one elf hat on each cupcake.
Substitutions
Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change these Elf Hat Cupcakes.
- Ice Cream Cones – don’t have cake cones on hand? Use waffle cones instead.
- Cupcakes – Don’t like chocolate cupcakes? Use vanilla instead.
Variations
Want to personalize this Elf Hat Cupcakes recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Glitter– add edible glitter
- Color – Want to liven up your elf hat? Add some designs with other candy melt colors.
If you love recipes like this one, you may also enjoy this Santa Hat Cupcakes recipe.
Equipment
You only need four basic kitchen tools to help you make these easy Christmas Cupcakes.
- microwave safe bowls
- spoon
- parchment lined baking sheet
Storage
Store Elf Hat Cupcakes on the counter for up to five days. Be sure to keep your cupcakes away from heat sources and in an airtight container.
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FAQ
Do you have questions about Elf Hat Cupcakes? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this recipe. v
Yes, you can freeze these cupcakes. However, I recommend that you freeze your cupcakes without the ice cream on the top.
Certainly! It’s very easy to double this recipe. Just make sure that you have enough candy melts on hand!
Yes! You can make these cupcakes up to 24 hours ahead.
Elf Hat Cupcakes
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Elf Hat Cupcakes
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- spoon
- parchment liner baking sheet
Ingredients
- 12 ice cream cones
- 1 bag green candy melts
- 1 bag white candy melts or white almond bark
- 2 to 4 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- 12 marshmallows
- 12 frosted cupcakes homemade from your favorite recipe or store-bought
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- In a microwave safe bowl, place the white candy melts. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Continuing heating in 30-second increments, stirring well after each. If the candy melts overheat or is not smooth enough to pour, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of coconut oil or vegetable shortening and stir well.
- Holding the cone, spoon the white around the rim of the ice cream cone. Tap gently to allow the excess to drip back into the bowl. Allow to dry completely.
- In a microwave safe bowl, place the green candy melts. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Continuing heating in 30-second increments, stirring well after each. If the candy melts overheat or is not smooth enough to pour, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of coconut oil or vegetable shortening and stir well.
- With your hand inside the ice cream cone, spoon the green over the cone but not overlapping the white candy. Tap gently to aow the excess to drip back into the bowl.
- While the green candy melts are still wet, top the cone with a marshmallow.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet to dry. When ready, place one elf hat on each cupcake.
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