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I’ve had this post in my drafts for over a year and I’m finally getting around to sharing it with you just in time for the holidays.
As you know, I have a pretty major thing for cupcakes. From Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes to Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes – I enjoy making them almost as much as I enjoy eating them.
Whenever we have potlucks at work, I’m always the first person to sign up in the dessert category. And my go-to crowd pleaser is always cupcakes.
Even though I find cupcakes to be incredibly simple, I also find them to quite elegant and perfect for just about any occasion. Add a festive liner, a swirl of buttercream, and a dash of sprinkles and you pretty much have my version of party perfection.
As much as I like the grab-and-go portability of cupcakes, sometimes certain occasions call for a little more packaging – for example, bake sales.
My favorite way to package cupcakes couldn’t be easier and all the materials you’ll need are readily available at your local craft store.
Holiday Cupcake Inspiration
Pumpkin Mocha Cupcakes
Sugar and Spice Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
How To Package Cupcakes
Ingredients:
plastic tumbler cups
cellophane treat bags
twine or ribbon
card stock
large circle craft punch
hole punch
wooden spoons, optional
alphabet craft stamps, optional
ink pad, optional
Directions:
1. Place cooked and cooled cupcakes into plastic cups. If your liners happened to fade during the baking process, add another liner to each cupcake to make the design brighter and more visible.
2. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and top with sprinkles.
3. Gently place cups into cellophane bags. Add your tags to the twine or ribbon and tie the top of the bag.
Notes:
- If you are using a soft frosting such as cream cheese, meringue, or Italian buttercream, I would recommend attaching a spoon to your cup.
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What size are the cups and what size are the bags? I’ve read on other websites to use the 9 ounce cup but I’m not sure what size bag to get; I don’t want the cup to swim in the bag but I don’t want it skin tight either! Thanks so much!
Hi Carol, I linked to the bags in the recipe – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001685GOU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001685GOU&linkCode=as2&tag=mybakadd02-20
– Jamie
Thanks so much for the info and link, Jamie!
These look so elegant. Thanks for sharing. I hope to pass cupcakes out at work for the holidays.
Heidi-
Thank you so much! Happy holidays and thank you for following MBA!
-Jamie
This idea is absolutely genius in presentation, functionality and simplicity! Love it!
Great post Jamie. Easy, but makes such a difference!
The cups are brilliant! Love this idea.
Such an awesome idea!!! Thanks! :)
Love the idea :)
I love this! What a great idea!!
Lovely idea and grogeous cupcakes :)
I love this idea! I have actually done something very similar except I tied a little plastic spoon to the outside under the bow. The cupcakes I made had a peanut butter filing so I thought it would be a good idea to give out a utensil with them :-) .