I made these forever ago, but saved them for a rainy day. I was in Ohio all weekend (one of my awesome friends from college got married!) and knew I’d need a blog post to start off the week.
So sprankles it is.
So I decided to make some actual hi-hat cupcakes.
For the cake, you can go box mix or use a homemade funfetti recipe. I tried this with both, and they turned out wonderfully and sprinkle-filled. If you’re looking for a great homemade recipe, this one from Sweetapolita is the real deal. I sort of cut it in half so I would only have 12ish cupcakes, but the whole thing will make about 24. Maybe a couple extras. For snacking.
I go to Michael’s and Hobby Lobby a lot. When I was in college, the register lady at Michael’s would see me walk in and be like, “Oh, you’re making another cake!” True story. In the little bins of candy melts, I’ve always thought the speckled, ColorBurst Candy Melts are so cute! Which is the other place the inspiration for these cupcakes came from. I just really wanted to come up with a way to use them.
So you’ve got sprinkles in the cupcakes, in the candy coating, and around the edges. #sprinklesfordays
ingredients
- 1 batch of 24 funfetti cupcakes (this or a box mix)
- 1 16oz container of Cool Whip
- 2 bags of ColorBurst Candy Melts
- 1/2 cup of oil
- 1/2 cup rainbow jimmies
instructions
- Make and bake cupcakes according to box or recipe instructions. Cool completely before frosting!
- Once the cupcakes are cool, transfer the Cool Whip (You'll need the big 16oz container) to a piping bag with a large round decorating tip, or simply with the end snipped off. Pipe the Cool Whip on the cupcake by starting with a large circle. Fill in the circle and smooth it over with a knife. Then pipe a slightly smaller circle on top of that and fill it in. Repeat one or two more times.
- Transfer the cupcakes to the freezer and let them freezer for at least 3-4 hours. Overnight is best, just to make sure they're completely solid.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine one bag of candy melts (you'll probably need 2 bags if you're making 24 cupcakes) and 1/2 cup vegetable or coconut oil. Melt in 30 second intervals until completely smooth, stirring between intervals. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to cool, stirring every couple of minutes. (When it comes to dipping the cupcakes in the coating, the coating needs to be in a bowl or cup that is deep enough for the Cool Whip to be submerged.)
- Once the cupcakes are nice and frozen, take them out of the freezer one at a time for dipping. Holding the cupcake upside down, dip it into the coating until the Cool Whip is completely covered. Then lift it out of the coating and let the access drip off. Immediately sprinkle the bottom rim with sprinkles. If they start to slide off, wait another minute to let the coating harden slightly. Put the cupcake back in the freezer and move onto the next one! Repeat with all the cupcakes.
- Store cupcakes covered in the freezer (I didn't try the refrigerator, but you could try that.) Let them thaw for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
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I love these cupcakes!! They’re absolutely adorable, and I love all the sprinkles everrrywhere 😀 Pinned!
Thanks, Rachel! The sprinkles were totally the inspiration. 🙂
Beautiful!!!! I love funfetti cupcakes ready but topping with a hat takes them to a whole new level!
Thanks so much, Zainab! Funfetti is totally my favorite. 🙂
Beth, these are so fun! I love funfetti everything and that truly inspiring hat of frosting is making me super happy 🙂
Thanks, Amy! I love funfetti everything too. Totally my favorite. 🙂
I’ve always wanted to bake hi-hat cupcakes. . love these! so fun and look soooo good!!!
You should try it, Alice! They’re so fun to make. Totally kept me smiling the whole time. Thanks! 🙂
These look almost too cute to eat – almost…….
Thanks. 😉
I am unfamiliar with the hi hat concept. So thanx for the education! Perfect choice for using funfetti! Kids just go wild with this cup cake style—big and little kids. Ha!
You should totally try it sometime, Carol! It’s so fun. Thanks so much for the comment! 🙂
These are awesome! I have been on a hi-hat cupcake kick lately–just need to actually make a batch for the blog. 🙂 But I love them an I love your cool whip/funfetti twist! I always see those funfetti melts but have never tried them before–this is the perfect use for them. 🙂 Fantastic giveaway as well!
Thanks, Elizabeth! I just had to make something with those candy melts. The coating turns out pretty smooth too, even with the little color bursts in it. I would LOVE to see some of your hi-hat cupcakes. I’m sure they’re incredible! 🙂
These cupcakes are so fun! Sprinkles are definitely a great way to start the week! 🙂
Thanks, Ashley! I thought they were good for a Monday too. 🙂
I love high hat cupcakes – these look so sweet!!
Thanks, Jessica! 🙂
These are an amazing twist on hi-hat cupcakes! Seriously, amazing job Beth!
Thanks, Meriem! 🙂
Sprinkles are definitely the best way to cure Monday blues!! I love these cupcakes – they are seriously so fun! I only recently discovered hi-hat cupcakes, but I’m dying to make them now!! They are so awesome!
Thanks, Cate! You totally need to try them. They’re so fun. 🙂
Oh wow these are gorgeous! Hi-hat cupcakes are so cool.
Thanks, Medha! 🙂
I’m 100% convinced that sprinkles (or sprankles) have the power to make anything and everything better. 🙂
Cupcakes look delicious and that frosting is so on point!
Amazing giveaway! Definitely entered way too many times 😉
Oh yeah, sprinkles totally have super powers. I’m convinced too! Thanks, Graham & good luck with the giveaway! 🙂
The hi-hats are SO cute! And what a genious idea of how to use those candy melts!
Thanks, Julia! 🙂
omg hi hat cupcakes are so adorable and I’ve never seen funfetti ones! I MUST HAVE THEM!! 😀 Also, super awesome giveaway! I’m hosting one too this week so be sure to enter if you haven’t (there’s a cool grill involved!) !
Oh girl, I totally entered your giveaway! Haha. 🙂 Totally want that mini grill!
Those are just about the most colorful cupcakes I have ever seen; ever! And it looks like a ton of tasty stuff on top. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thanks! I was definitely channeling cute for these. 🙂
These are beyond cute!
You’re a genius to use the Cool Whip!!! And to freeze them. I think I love you! And the photos – OMG. Can I have one for breakfast please???
Love these hi hat cupcakes! And the addition of the funfetti cake is so perfect and fun! I can never turn down a cupcake and would love one of these for lunch!
Bring on the sprinkles! So adorable! I haven’t made hi hat cupcakes yet, because I thought that a large amount of frosting would be a sugar overload for the kiddos. So, your option of using cool whip is perfect, and super easy! Thanks so much for sharing Beth!
These are too cute! Yum and yum!
Beth, these are so beautiful! I am of the school of thought that you can never, ever have too many sprinkles in a dessert and i’m glad you share that belief!