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Cherry Filled Cupcakes
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Cherry Filled Cupcakes Recipe

This Cherry Filled Cupcakes Recipe tastes amazing, no matter what you call them. They are just so easy to make and tasty! 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 24 vanilla cupcakes cooked and cooled completely
  • 1 20 oz can cherry pie filling
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2-4 tablespoons half and half
  • 2 12 oz jars of maraschino cherries you need TWO JARS

Instructions

  • Once cupcakes are cooked and cooled, use a melon baller to scoop out 1" of the center and discard. Spoon 2-3 cherries of the pie filling into the center of the cupcake. Gently press inside.
  • To make buttercream frosting, add powdered sugar and butter to a mixing bowl. Beat for 3 minutes.
  • Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons of half and half and beat for an additional 1 minute.
  • Add additional half and half, one tablespoon at a time until it's the desired frosting consistency.
  • Place frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe onto each cupcake.
  • Drain juice from cherries and gently dry them with a paper towel. Place on top of the cupcake.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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