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Grandma's Christmas Cupcakes
Photo: Deva Williamson

Grandma's Christmas Cupcakes

12 ingredients 1 hr + 20 min 16 cupcakes openrecipes
Grandma's Christmas Cupcakes

"Who can't like these? They're great! They are the best for Christmas parties. And everyone will love your cooking!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

857
Calories
23g
Protein
26g
Fat
130g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Biscuit 1 medium (45g) 166
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 9 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup superfine sugar
  • 4 drops almond extract, or more to taste
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 3/4 cups ground almonds
  • round cookie or biscuit cutter
  • small holly leaf-shaped cutter
  • 1 pound ready-to-use white fondant, divided
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed
  • 2 drops green food coloring, or as desired
  • 1 drop red food coloring, or as needed

Directions

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