Sweet Heart Cupcakes

The title of this post has a bit of a double meaning… this post is about these sweet, heart cupcakes, but it’s also about A sweetheart!  I first saw this creative cupcake idea on Just Jenn Recipes several years ago.  I made them a couple times pre-blog and I had this idea on my “future post ideas” list for this year.  Then, last week Kristan of Confession of a Cookbook Queen posted an utterly delicious looking cherry frosting and I knew it would be the perfect filling for these sweet treats.

Kristan also recently mentioned that she has become a “Valentine’s person”… it may have something to do with wanting gifts of candy and flowers, but we wont mention that to her hubby.  So, when I knew Kristan’s birthday was on it’s way (it’s today!), I thought these would be the perfect cupcakes to send her (virtual) birthday wishes!

Although I’ve been reading Confessions of a Cookbook Queen for quite some time, I was first able to meet Kristan last spring at the Wilton Blogger’s Workshop.  Then, this past fall on my drive to Cookie Camp, we made a stop off in Kristan’s hometown for a visit.   Kristan is just as sweet, funny and beautiful as her blog and I feel lucky to count her a friend!  Happy Birthday Kristan!

Now let’s have a cupcake!

• Maraschino Cherry Frosting
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 4 Tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
• 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
• pinch of salt

Directions~

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer beat butter until smooth.
2. With the mixer running, Add 2 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time.
3. Add 4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice, one tablespoon at a time.
4. Continue beating, and add the remaining 2 cups powdered sugar, and chopped maraschino cherries.  If desired, add a drop of pink food coloring (I used Americolor electric pink).
5. ................................

for full instruction please see: www.glorioustreats.com

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