With it being chilly outside …. these hot cocoa cupcakes are the perfect treat on a cold day (along with a real cup of hot chocolate)! They’re moist, chocolatey, and delicious. But more importantly – they are so cute and fun! Kids will love them and so will your friends. Just scroll down below to make your own cupcakes.

{Psst! Looking for other fun cupcake recipes? Check these out – Mini Popsicle Cupcakes, Cat in the Hat Cupcakes, Christmas Tree Cupcakes, and Angel Cupcakes!}

We made these hot cocoa cupcakes last year and they were a HIT! Everyone loved how they tasted and how cute they looked. They’re perfect for using up those left over candy canes from Christmas (anyone else always buy too many candy canes?). Be sure to make a double batch because they will get eaten up so quick!

Scroll down for the full recipe to make your own hot cocoa cupcakes!

Ingredients for hot cocoa cupcakes

6 chocolate cupcakes prepared and unfrosted
1 can vanilla marshmallow frosting
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
8 mini candy canes
Christmas Jimmies

Directions to make hot cocoa cupcakes

Before you get started, make sure to gather all your ingredients to make it easier in the kitchen!

Once you have your ingredients, start by crushing up 2 of the candy canes into fine pieces and cut off 2 inches of the straight ends of the the remaining 6 candy canes.

Next, frost the top of the cupcakes in a swirl motion to resemble the whipped cream on top of some warm hot cocoa. You can either use a pastry bag and pipe it on top or put a dollop on top with a spoon. Sprinkle on some chocolate chips, marshmallows, and crushed candy canes or Chrismas jimmies on top of the frosting.

Hang the curved candy cane pieces on the side of each cupcake – press one end into the top of the cupcake on the edge and let it hang over the side. Serve and enjoy!