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in the kitchen parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Easy Nutter Butter Cactus Cupcakes

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Did you see the colorful cactus party I shared yesterday?  One of my favorite parts of the party were the easy nutter butter cactus cupcakes and I promised I’d share all the details today!  These cupcakes can be made by anyone, regardless of skill level, and they’re the perfect ending to a cactus-themed party!

easy nutter butter cactus cupcakes

To make these nutter butter cactus cupcakes, you’ll need homemade or storebought frosted cupcakes, a package of nutter butter cookies, green candy melts or white candy melts and green food coloring, white sprinkles, and pink candy flowers.

ingredients for nutter butter cactus cupcakes

To make the cactus cupcake toppers, in a microwave-safe container, melt the candy melts according to package instructions.  If you’re using white candy melts, add the green food coloring to achieve the desired color.

Dip the nutter butter cookies into the melted chocolate then smooth away any excess.  Don’t worry about having a bit of cookie that isn’t chocolate covered at the bottom.  That part will be hidden in the cupcake.

Lay the coated cookie on a parchment paper or wax paper lined baking sheet and repeat with each cookie.

While the candy is still soft, place white sprinkles on the cookies and add a pink flower candy to the top of each one.  If you’re making a lot of cupcakes, work in batches so that the chocolate doesn’t harden on the cookies before you attach the sprinkles and flowers.

Place the baking sheet in the fridge or freezer until the candy coating has hardened completely.

nutter butter cactus

When the chocolate coating has fully hardened, push one cactus cookie into the top of each frosted cupcake, making sure it stands upright.

Simple, right?  And so easy that you can have a batch made up for your party in no time at all.

cactus cupcakes made with nutter butter cookies

These cactus topped cupcakes look so cute sitting on a cupcake stand at the party …

how to make cactus cupcakes

… and they’re the perfect themed dessert!

easy cactus cupcakes

What cactus desserts have you made?


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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