Recipes

Pink Lemonade Funfetti Cupcakes

Pink-Lemonade-Cupcakes-1Hi friends! I am so excited to be back with you on Mondays, sharing a delicious {and easy!} sweet treat recipe. It’s been such a whirlwind, as I’m sure many of you can relate, and in all the craziness of these past few days, I had just enough time to whip up these easy peasy Pink Lemonade Funfetti Cupcakes!

These are perfect for end of summer celebrations, first day of school sweets, or just to brighten your day!

Sprinkles + Pink Lemonade = a refreshing sweet and summery treat!

Pink Lemonade Funfetti Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 22 mins
Total time: 52 mins
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 1/2 c. sprinkles (I used pink, white, and red)
  • 2 Crystal Light Pink Lemonade drink mix packs (not the individual servings, but the ones that make a large amount)
  • 3/4 c. softened butter
  • 4 c. powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp. almond milk (or regular)
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Straws
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to temperature according to the box.
  2. Prepare the mix, as directed.
  3. Add in 1 packet of pink lemonade mix and the sprinkles into the batter. Stir well.
  4. Divide batter into cupcake pans.
  5. Bake until cupcakes spring back to the touch.
  6. Let cupcakes cool on wire racks.
  7. For icing, combine butter, lemon extract, and remaining pack of pink lemonade mix.
  8. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tbsp. milk.
  9. Mix well.
  10. Repeat this process until you have achieved the desired consistency. I used 4 cups of powdered sugar and 3.5 tablespoons of milk to achieve a thick icing that has strong peaks and won’t wilt.
  11. Frost cupcakes.
  12. Top with sprinkles and a small piece of straw to add even more cuteness!
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S’Mores Cookie Cups

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Friends! Hello! I feel like it’s been a while since I’ve been over here, and I’m so glad I’m back!

I’ve been staying really busy in NYC, with so many visitors and adventures. I spent a weekend in The Hamptons at the end of June, G came to visit for a long weekend over the 4th of July, my friend Alex was here in the city last weekend, and my parents come on Thursday! I absolutely love being surrounded by loved ones, and in such a big city, familiar faces are always welcome :)

Onto this week’s recipe… S’Mores Cookie Cups! I love anything chocolately, and in summer, not much is more perfect than a roasty toasty s’more. What I don’t like are sticky fingers and a mess, so if you aren’t outside, s’mores can be really tricky!! Because of this, I decided to whip up S’Mores Cookie Cups – s’mores cookies baked in a cupcake tin {with liners}. It was a completely new concoction for me, but let me tell you, they were SO worth it! They stayed m-o-i-s-t {does anyone else hate that word?} and the texture was consistent throughout, sometimes hard to achieve when baking in a cupcake tin. I’m so glad they turned out, because I have so many wonderful memories of sitting around a fire all snuggled up in PJs roasting marshmallows to perfection. But, a perfect fire and the ability to spend a whole day in the country just isn’t happening for me this summer, so these will have to suffice :)

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S’Mores Cookie Cups
Recipe Type: Dessert
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 17 mins
Total time: 37 mins
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • 1 c. butter, softened
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 c. mini marshmallows
  • 1 1/2 c. crushed graham crackers
Instructions
  1. With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla.
  3. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Using a wooden spoon, mix chocolate chips into dough.
  5. Add mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers.
  6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until slightly chilled.
  7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  8. Line a cupcake tin with liners.
  9. Drop balls of dough into each liner.
  10. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
  11. Cool and enjoy!
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I hope you and your loved ones enjoy these as much as we do! I think they’re going to become a year-round staple, reminding us of the wonderful long and lazy days of the summertime, even in the dead of winter.

What reminds you of summer? Any particular foods, smells, or memories come to mind?

Make it a GREAT Monday, and I’ll visit again soon!

xo, Hilari

PS: Remember you can always catch up on my NYC adventures {or southern living starting August 17} by following me on Instagram – my favorite!, Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter! Come say hello :)