I have another idea for Teacher Appreciation week for you, and this one could be used for Mother’s Day, summer get togethers, kids parties – anything really! These are one of my all time favorite cupcake creations – ranking high on the cuteness scale. Ice cream sundae cupcakes. Minus the ice cream.
I absolutely can’t take credit for this brilliant idea – it comes from one of my favorite bloggers – Kristan at Confessions Of A Cookbook Queen. She shared it at Living Locurto last year and I was sold – they are too cute (and easy!) to pass up.
I made some of these last year, along with some free printables to go with them, and it’s safe to say they were a big hit at my daughter’s school.
I was thinking of making them again this year. My daughter is at a different school, so they wouldn’t really be repeats. When I ran into these cute little ice cream cups at Michael’s, my mind was made up, I had to make some.
These cups were a bit smaller than the ones I used last year which actually worked out better as they are more suited for a standard sized cupcake.
To package them I just slip the cups into a cellophane bag and tie on some ribbon and finish with a gift tag. Really easy.
To make these you need a batch of cupcakes that you’ve baked up, some frosting, melting chocolate, sprinkles and a topper (M&M’s or gumballs work perfectly). This is one of the times that you want your frosting on the thick side, because you are going to scoop it on to the cupcake the same way you would when you scoop ice cream.
For my full step by step how to make these, make sure to check out this post that I did last year.
Cupcakes. Frosting. Gumballs. Polka dots. AHHHH I love it all!
I made up some free printables for you to use with these. Again, I found the cups at Michael’s. If you can’t find them, you could use the clear plastic cups like I used in the Apple For The Teacher cupcakes.
Now go out and bake some cupcakes and show some teacher appreciation! Happy Friday!
Don’t forget to head to the free printable page to print off your gift tags!
Lora says
These are so darling. I love those beautiful colorful and fun cups!
Debra Kapellakis says
Oh my goodness! Those are the cutest little gifts ever. Made perfect by their polka dot bowls. What teacher wouldn’t like one of those during their breaks.
Plain Vanilla Mom says
These are absolutely adorable!! I might have to make these this week for the kids teachers!
Ashley @ Simply Designing says
Very very cute!!
Ashley
susan strohl says
can you use fluff instead of ice cream? these would be good for a bake sale i am having in june!
Christi says
Susan, I’m not sure. I used frosting for these – don’t think I’d attempt actual ice cream as here in Phoenix it melts before I get it out of the carton! I don’t know if fluff would hold up as well as frosting.
Rachel says
Oh my gosh! These are the cutest thing EVER!! I love them!!!! I think I will try them for Jack’s teacher. Love love love.
Jennifer says
Such a clever idea!! I’m more of a cupcake girl than an ice cream one anyways.
Camille @ Makoodle says
This is too cute! In fact, it may be too cute to eat! Thanks for sharing.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These are seriously the cutest. Love this idea!
Ingrid Urena says
Lovely idea! I must definitely try them! Mother’s day would be perfect, or even a nice surprise for anyone, with no special occasion even needed! Thank you for sharing such beautiful treats!