Super simple North Pole cupcakes for a cute and easy Christmas treat.
As one who appreciates the finer things in decorating sweets, that is, lollipop sticks, it was inevitable that I would discover Washi Tape, the best thing ever (even for making North Pole cupcakes).
How, oh how, did it take me so long? Here I’ve been painting stripes on my lollipop sticks with food coloring like a fool.
This is neater, quicker, easier, and all around better. I don’t know that I’ll ever leave a lollipop stick bare again.
Need more Christmas cupcake ideas?
Check out these Christmas cupcakes. I’ve got Christmas trees, Rudolph, Santa’s hat, and a snowman.
There are plenty o’ resources out there, so it’s not like I couldn’t find it easily, either. If you google “Washi Tape,” you can see what I mean. I got mine from the etsy shop, Pretty Tape.
how to make North Pole cupcakes
I just wrote “North Pole” on a cupcake with an edible writer.
Skewer with a lollipop stick all the way through the marshmallow, then top with half a jelly bean. Wrap pieces of Washi tape around the lollipop stick. Insert into a cupcake.
My cupcake is topped with fondant, brushed with corn syrup, then coated in sprinkles. However, you can substitute frosting tinted white.
Katrina {In Katrina's Kitchen} says
Cuteness. Easy. Kid-friendly. I love you!
sue @ cakeballs, cookies and more says
Super cute, I keep seeing this tape, may have to try some.
Naomi Davis says
Adorableness overload. Especially love the half a jelly bean on top.
sugarswings says
love the cupcakes! and i've never even heard of that tape–although that doesn't surprise me! must get some, thanks for the tip!
fresaypimienta says
Espectacular!
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says
Love these…so cute! I was planning on taking North Pole cupcakes to my 5 year olds class next week and was just going to use the white chocolate fruit roll up rods that we made before. However…this will be so much easier! YAY….I love easy!
Tina says
Thanks for the tip on the tape, anything that works and cuts time I am all for.Very creative cupcakes, just awesome for the season. Well done!
taste tester says
I love washi tape! And what a great idea to use it!
Paula says
You do find the neatest things and you do make the cutest things.
cookies and cups says
I have never heard of washi tape! I think I need some!
Nic@diningwithastud says
These are too cute. I like that you didnt use too much fondant.
Sara says
These are so cute! LOVE! 🙂
Sue says
Very cute cupcake! I'll have to check out that tape:)
The Partiologist says
I love these cupcakes and I LOVE washi tape too!
FoodEpix says
Looks delicious. Would love for you to share your pictures with us over at foodepix.com.
Kara says
Love this! So easy and fun!! Kids will love this treat!
Lisa Mackie says
I love these!! I LOVE washi tape also! Have just discovered it!! Amazing stuff! I am decorating mini clothespins and attaching tags to my handmade gift bags!!