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Snow Cone Mini Cupcakes

Snow Cone Mini Cupcakes

Snow Cone Mini Cupcakes are a delightful summer treat that captures the nostalgic flavor of classic snow cones in a charming bite-sized dessert. These colorful mini cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to summer barbecues. With a simple vanilla cupcake base topped with creamy vanilla buttercream and vibrant sanding sugars, they add a fun pop of color to your dessert table. Not only are they easy to make and decorate, but they also provide an enjoyable baking experience for both kids and adults alike.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 mini cupcakes

Ingredients

  • Vanilla cupcakes (from scratch or boxed mix)
  • Vanilla buttercream
  • Blue sanding sugar
  • Red sanding sugar
  • Yellow sanding sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven according to your recipe or boxed mix instructions.
  2. Bake mini vanilla cupcakes; allow to cool completely.
  3. Prepare vanilla buttercream and chill for easier frosting.
  4. Scoop buttercream onto cooled cupcakes using a disher.
  5. Dip frosted cupcakes into colored sanding sugars for decoration.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cupcake (30g)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Use high-quality sanding sugars for vibrant colors. Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to maintain shape. Get creative with flavors by incorporating seasonal fruits as toppings.