Cupcakes in a Jar!

Cupcakes are the rage these days!
Put CUPCAKES IN A JAR and it takes a simple cupcake to a whole new level!

They are quite easy to make and people LOVE the visual effect!

What you will need:

• 12 Mason jars (I used 16 oz jars)
• 24 Cupcakes (without the liners)
• Ribbon, printable cutouts, stickers, scissors, hot glue or two sided tape, paper and/or material.
• Enough icing for 24 cupcakes 
• A piping bag and a frosting tip of your choice (or a zip-lock bag with the corner cut of)

Directions

• Make your cupcakes and let them cool 
• Make your frosting (see my favorite recipe below) OR use a store bought brand
• Open up all of your jars
• Attach a label of your choice to the lid of the jar (to cover up the mason jar writing). Create your own labels or find free printable labels online
• Put one cupcake in each jar
• Top each cupcake with plenty of  frosting (I pipe my frosting because it is easier to get the frosting in the jar this way, you can also use a zip-lock bag).
• Place another cupcake in the jar on top of the frosting
• And then nicely pipe frosting on the top cupcake (do not fill the icing up too high)
• Add sprinkles or candies
• Close up your jar and add ribbons or material and a fork!

What a perfect gift for a special occasion!!

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING: Beat together two sticks of softened butter, slowly add in 4 cups of powdered sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla, a pinch of sea salt, 2-4 Tbsp of milk as needed and 1/4 cup coco powder (if you want chocolate frosting).

Happy Baking!

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