Cupcake Graduation Toppers ~These were served at a graduation party I attended. I couldn’t believe how cute and simple they were! When I found out how simple they were to make I had to pinch myself for not even thinking about this! The chocolate square, a reese peanut butter cup, mini mm and some frosting brought the entire celebration to an edible conclusion. If you are going to a graduation party this year these are the best dish to bring. I don’t make great cupcakes so I will do a rectangular cake with individual cut pieces. Or maybe even brownies!!
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Cupcake Graduation Toppers
These toppers are easy to make and can adorn any type of graduation treat.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Adjust Servings: 36
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Box Cake mix Prepared per directions.
- 1 Can Vanilla icing
- 1 Tube Color Jel Color Jel to dye the icing the school colors
- 1 Package mini m&m's
- 36 squares Ghiradelli Squares or as many cupcakes you make
- 36 pieces Reese mini cups, unwrapped
Instructions
- First, make your cupcakes. Then ice your cupcakes with your choice of frosting.
- For the caps, turn a Reeses Peanut Butter cup upside down and top it with a Ghiradelli chocolate square. Dot the reeses with a bit of frosting
- For the finishing touch, pipe a tassel in your graduate’s school colors (tint white icing and use a #2 tip) and top with a mini M&M for the button.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) | Protein: 2.3g (5%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 5.6g (28%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 28mg (9%) | Sodium: 251mg (10%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 1.5g (6%) | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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Julie Briones
June 9, 2019 at 8:34 PMWell, if that’s not just super cute, and easy! Thanks for sharing on Tuesday Turn About! Pinned!
Marilyn
June 9, 2019 at 10:17 PMThank you Julie! I love the new party. Enjoy your week.
Kim @Serving Up Southern
June 9, 2019 at 7:38 PMHi Marilyn!
These cupcakes are adorable! You can never go wrong with a combination of chocolate and peanut butter. I missed you at Homestyle Gathering last week. I hope you’ll come back and join in this week!
>>> Kim
Marilyn
June 9, 2019 at 9:44 PMOh geez. Did I miss a party? I will double check my lists! Thanks for letting me know!! Enjoy your week Kim!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
June 8, 2019 at 3:03 PMLoved these the first time I saw them and I still love them!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Marilyn
June 9, 2019 at 6:53 PMThank you Helen. Most of my recipes anymore are oldies. But I do have to revive some for holidays!! Enjoy your week!
April J Harris
June 8, 2019 at 12:42 PMThis is such a fun idea, Marilyn! Sharing on the Hearth and Soul Facebook page later today. Thank you so much for your support of the Hearth and Soul Link party! I hope you are having a lovely weekend.
Marilyn
June 8, 2019 at 2:25 PMI love using the peanut cup and a piece of ghiradelli candy. It made it really special! I am glad you like it. And thanks for the shares!
Crissy
June 7, 2019 at 5:39 PMSuch a cute idea for graduation, Marilyn! Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About!
Marilyn
June 7, 2019 at 9:09 PMThank you Crissy! I am glad you like them. Enjoy your week!
Roseann Hampton
June 4, 2019 at 8:28 PMWhat a cute idea! Great way to celebrate the graduate!
Marilyn
June 5, 2019 at 4:04 PMThank you Roseann. The cupcakes made a great centerpiece! Enjoy your week.
Michele Morin
June 2, 2019 at 7:02 PMI love making these but have never thought to put them on top of a cupcake! Great idea!
Marilyn
June 2, 2019 at 9:03 PMThanks Michele. I saw them at a party and made them for my niece. Come party with us! Have an awesome week!
Clearissa Coward
May 30, 2019 at 9:36 PMSo cute and creative. Love this. TFS
Marilyn
May 31, 2019 at 1:16 PMThank you Clearissa for liking the cupcake toppers. Have an awesome weekend!
Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
June 8, 2018 at 9:16 AMThese are so darn cute Marilyn! PINNED!!
Marilyn
June 8, 2018 at 3:45 PMThank you Kelly! I appreciate the pin. Enjoy the weekend!
Christie Hawkes
June 2, 2018 at 3:01 PMSo cute! And now I’m craving sweets. 🙂 Thanks for sharing on #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
Marilyn
June 2, 2018 at 4:16 PMI understand the cravings. I am making brownies and cookies all day long!! LOL. Enjoy.
Claire
June 2, 2018 at 1:37 AMThese are so sweet. What a great idea. Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Creative Mondays.
Marilyn
June 2, 2018 at 10:54 AMThank you Claire. They were a big hit!! Have a great week.
Claire
June 4, 2018 at 1:47 AMThansk again for linking up Marilyn, you are one of my features this week 🙂
Miz Helen
June 1, 2018 at 3:07 PMHi Marilyn,
Your are so creative, and what a very special cupcake for a special event! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Marilyn
June 1, 2018 at 4:27 PMThank you Miz Helen. This cupcake, when styled in a group makes a great centerpiece! Have a great week!
Denise
June 1, 2018 at 12:11 PMLove this! Our oldest is graduating this month, I can’t wait to make these! From Blogger’s Pit Stop
Marilyn
June 1, 2018 at 4:26 PMOh, I finally hit someone with a graduate!! I hope you love them Denise. Have a great week!
Melanie at Toots & Dill
June 1, 2018 at 11:46 AMThese are so cute!!!! I have to pin this for safe keeping!! =)
Marilyn
June 1, 2018 at 4:25 PMThank you so much for the pin, Melanie! Have a great week!
Theresa
June 1, 2018 at 11:33 AMSuch cute graduation cupcakes. I need to remember to make these in 2 years my youngest will be a senior & graduating. Thanks for sharing this at the Inspiration Spotlight party Sharing & Pinned
Marilyn
June 1, 2018 at 4:25 PMI am glad you like them Theresa. A decoration that is cute AND edible! Have a great week!
Michelle
May 31, 2018 at 12:15 PMThese look so easy and delicious!
Marilyn
May 31, 2018 at 8:08 PMThey are very easy and were a real hit. Thanks Michelle. Have a great week!
Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies
May 31, 2018 at 10:09 AMOh my gosh I love these! So wish I’d seen these a few years ago I would have made them for my son and daughter. xx
Marilyn
May 31, 2018 at 8:08 PMI thought they were so cute when I saw them. I can’t wait to make them again. Thank you Maria! Have a great week!
Sinea
May 29, 2018 at 7:51 PMMarilyn these cupcake toppers are adorable! I only wish I knew about them when my son graduated. Oh well! Next family graduation, I am offering to make CUPCAKES! Yippee!
Marilyn
May 30, 2018 at 12:52 PMThanks Sinea. They were the talk of the sweet table! I am not DIY or good with decorations but these added a certain flair!! Have a great week!
Elise Ho
May 28, 2018 at 11:42 PMYou never fail to please. These are just adorable.
MelissaT
May 29, 2018 at 9:03 PMSuch a great and simple idea! Thank you for sharing!
Marilyn
May 30, 2018 at 12:50 PMYou are welcome Melissa. Glad you like it!
Marilyn
May 30, 2018 at 12:51 PMI am glad you like them Elise. They were so easy (once I saw them at a party.) Have a great week!
[email protected]
May 28, 2018 at 12:04 AMThese would be a great addition to a graduation party! Thanks for sharing this.
Marilyn
May 28, 2018 at 2:50 PMThese were the easiest ans cutest things I have seen! Enjoy the coming week!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
May 27, 2018 at 10:26 AMI loved these the first time I saw them and I still think this idea is awesome. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope your week is amazing!
Marilyn
May 27, 2018 at 10:58 AMI thought these were so cute I just have to bring them out every year on the blog. Have a great week.
Amy
May 26, 2018 at 2:33 PMYou are right – these little toppers are really cute. This is perfect for a graduation party. Thank you for sharing at Dare to Share link party. Pinned.
Marilyn
May 26, 2018 at 3:15 PMYou are welcome Amy. Thank you so much for hosting. I look forward to Dare To Share every week.
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai
May 26, 2017 at 8:24 PMHey, Marilyn! Just wanted to let you know that we loved your Cupcake Graduation Toppers so much when you shared it at the #HomeMattersParty last week, we’ve FEATURED it THIS WEEK! Hope you can check it out when you get a sec. Happy Friday!!!
http://lifewithlorelai.com/2017/05/25/home-matters-linky-party-137/
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai / Home Matters Linky Party
Marilyn
May 26, 2017 at 8:33 PMThank you so much Lorelai for the feature and the kind words! Enjoy your weekend.
Kerryanne - Shabby Art Boutique
May 26, 2017 at 5:46 AMThese are just so cute Marilyn!! I’ve pinned the recipe to make at a later date when I have a university graduate.
Thank you for sharing this recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring it at tonight’s party.
Hugs – Kerryanne
Marilyn
May 26, 2017 at 4:43 PMThanks Kerryanne for the pin. These are so easy. I hope you do get to find a use for the idea. Enjoy your weekend!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes
May 25, 2017 at 9:23 PMMy son is graduating this year, so I’d love to try these! I’ll be featuring your cupcakes at Best of the Weekend tomorrow night!
Marilyn
May 25, 2017 at 10:41 PMI am thrilled you can use this decoration for your party. And I appreciated the feature! Ennjoy your holiday.
Lisa/Syncopated Mama
May 23, 2017 at 3:07 PMI was all set to share this with my friend The Guilty Chocoholic Mama, but yay, she already saw it herself! So glad you shared it with us at #FridayFrivolity this week!
Marilyn
May 23, 2017 at 4:03 PMI know! Did you see her version for the party? She put them up on Facebook. They look delicious! Enjoy your week!
Leanna
May 23, 2017 at 1:46 AMThese cupcakes are perfect for a graduation tea. My son’ schools always hosted a Moms tea the last week before graduation. What a fantastic idea. Pinning.
Marilyn
May 23, 2017 at 4:03 PMThanks Leanna. There are so many uses for these. All of them fun! Enjoy your week!
Heidi
May 22, 2017 at 8:19 PMSo cute! Pinning for our graduation party!
Marilyn
May 22, 2017 at 8:43 PMThank you Heidi. I appreciate the pin. Enjoy your week!
Lina
May 22, 2017 at 12:54 PMSo cute! 🙂 I’m featuring you tomorrow at the new Sew It Cook It Craft It Link Party!
Marilyn
May 22, 2017 at 1:47 PMThank you so much Lina for the feature. I really appreciate it. Enjoy your week and I will see you tomorrow!
Julie Christiansen
May 22, 2017 at 10:46 AMI just wanted to let you know that these cupcakes are being featured today at My Busy Beehives #BeeParty today! Yum! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Marilyn
May 22, 2017 at 11:06 AMI appreciate the feature Julie. Thank you so much! Enjoy your week!
Julie S Pit Stop Crew
May 21, 2017 at 3:37 PMThanks for sharing your post on cupcake graduation toppers to the blogger’s pit stop. Very delicious looking!
Marilyn
May 21, 2017 at 4:54 PMThank you Julie! Enjoy your week!
Dean
May 21, 2017 at 12:04 PMThese look so yummy and cute! Thank you for sharing with us at #MMBH!!!
xo
Marilyn
May 21, 2017 at 4:54 PMI am glad you like them Dean! Enjoy your week!
clairejustine
May 21, 2017 at 5:43 AMAww, these look great. What a lovely idea 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays last week. You will be one of my features tomorrow 🙂
Marilyn
May 21, 2017 at 4:54 PMThank you so much for the feature! I truly appreciate the exposure and kindness. Enjoy your week!
Clearissa Coward
May 20, 2017 at 2:39 PMLove this…it looks yummy. Thank you for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.
Marilyn
May 20, 2017 at 5:03 PMThanks Cearissa. i am glad you liked them! Enjoy your week!
Charlene Asay
May 19, 2017 at 9:47 PMThese are too cute.
Marilyn
May 19, 2017 at 10:43 PMThanks Charlene. Enjoy your week!
Sandra L Garth
May 19, 2017 at 7:01 PMWe don’t know anyone graduating but I won’t let that stop me from making these!
Marilyn
May 19, 2017 at 8:06 PMI am sure you can find a reason. How about graduating into the teens years? Enjoy your week!
Denise
May 19, 2017 at 2:21 PMI’m bookmarking these so I can make them for my son next year! SO cute! #fdflinkparty
Marilyn
May 19, 2017 at 8:05 PMThanks Denise! They are so easy. Enjoy your week!
Maisy
May 19, 2017 at 1:50 PMAw these are too cute! I’m currently finishing off my master thesis and I think I need those for my party once I get my master’s degree :))
*Maisy
Marilyn
May 19, 2017 at 8:05 PMCongrats! What a great accomplishment. These will be great. Enjoy your week!
Sue at Blu
May 19, 2017 at 11:37 AMHow sweet! My Grad is gonna love these!
Marilyn
May 19, 2017 at 8:01 PMI am glad you find them useful! Enjoy your week!
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond
May 19, 2017 at 3:02 AMThese look great Marilyn! Thanks for sharing with us at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I’ve pinned and shared.
Marilyn
May 19, 2017 at 8:00 PMThank you Sue! Enjoy your week!
Teresa
May 18, 2017 at 11:36 PMThose are so cute Marilyn, I wish I had a graduate to make them for! Thank you for sharing at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
Marilyn
May 19, 2017 at 7:59 PMThank you Teresa! I am making these for the Sunday school kids. Enjoy your week!
shelley
May 18, 2017 at 10:23 PMI wish I could make cute things like this! I can’t get my family to leave goodies alone long enough to do anything besides the basics.
Marilyn
May 19, 2017 at 7:58 PMI always by two of everything. But in my home, I am the one that eats it! Enjoy your week!
Stacey
May 18, 2017 at 10:17 PMMarilyn, this is so darn cute! Pinning. 🙂
Marilyn
May 19, 2017 at 7:57 PMThank you for the pin Stacey. Enjoy your week!
Michele
May 18, 2017 at 9:13 PMThat is the best thing I have seen all day! I pinned for next time I have a graduation!
Marilyn
May 19, 2017 at 7:57 PMThank you Michele! That just made my day. Enjoy your week!
Lanae Bond
May 18, 2017 at 11:06 AMMy brother in law is graduating and I think he will love these cupcakes! I will show it to my sister so she will make it!
Marilyn
May 18, 2017 at 8:39 PMI hope he gets to use these! An edible centerpiece for the dessert table! Enjoy your week!
Cassie Smallwood
May 18, 2017 at 11:05 AMThese are so cute! I’m sharing on Pinterest. I know lots of people are looking for cute graduation ideas right now.
Marilyn
May 18, 2017 at 8:38 PMThank you Cassie. I appreciate the pin. Enjoy your week!
Carol ("Mimi")
May 18, 2017 at 9:43 AMThis looks yummy! And, the little mortarboard (graduation hat) is so creative! Thank you for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I’m sharing your post on social media.
Marilyn
May 18, 2017 at 8:37 PMThank you Mimi. So easy and adorable! Enjoy your week!
Elizabeth @ Guilty Chocoholic Mama
May 18, 2017 at 7:07 AMTHANK YOU, Marilyn! Because my oldest is graduating this year, and I was already planning to make these cupcakes (just stocked up on the grahams when they were on sale this week!). But I hadn’t seen the little candy “button” before and am adding it to my plan this very minute. Thanks so much for the inspiration! #ThisIsHowWeRoll
Marilyn
May 18, 2017 at 8:12 AMI am so glad! Please send me a post and photo! Everyone does them a bit differently. Or make a post and let me know! Enjoy your day!
Elizabeth @ Guilty Chocoholic Mama
May 21, 2017 at 2:32 PMAw, thank you, Marilyn! Here’s a link to the FB post where I shared my trial version. Thanks to your “final touch” inspiration, I think I’m good to go! And by “go,” I mean I think I’m ready to make about 120 of these for my daughter’s party! 😉
https://www.facebook.com/guiltychocoholicmama/photos/a.814359665285013.1073741828.810394175681562/1300668689987439/?type=3
Marilyn
May 21, 2017 at 3:51 PMSO CUTE!!!!!!! I love them and I am sure all your guests will too! I don’t envy you making 120 though. Have a great party! Thanks for sharing with me!
Lori Hill-Smith
May 17, 2017 at 10:31 PMThese are so cute!
Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
Marilyn
May 18, 2017 at 8:10 AMGlad you like them! Enjoy your day!
Lexie
May 17, 2017 at 4:15 PMThese are too cute! I’m going to send them to my mom for my brother’s grad party next month. 🙂
Marilyn
May 17, 2017 at 7:47 PMOooh. Let me know how it works out! Enjoy your week!
A Narrow-Minded Woman
May 17, 2017 at 10:27 AMAdorable!
Marilyn
May 17, 2017 at 7:46 PMThx! Enjoy your week!
Amber Harrop
May 17, 2017 at 9:52 AMYour Graduation cupcakes are adorable Marilyn
Marilyn
May 17, 2017 at 7:46 PMThx Amber. The kids love them, Enjoy your week!
Christie Hawkes
May 16, 2017 at 8:26 PMLove it! Thanks for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty!
Marilyn
May 17, 2017 at 8:49 AMMy pleasure Christie! Thx for hosting. Enjoy your week!
Marie
May 16, 2017 at 7:04 PMThese are so stinkin’ cute! They would even be perfect for a preschool or kindergarten graduation treat. Thanks for sharing your adorable recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!
Marilyn
May 16, 2017 at 7:30 PMThanks Marie! I will be making these for my granddaughter next month! Have a great week!
Megin | VMG206
May 16, 2017 at 1:57 PMThese are super cute, Marilyn! I bet they are yummy, too.
I’m visiting today from Sew It Cook It Craft It.
~ Megin of VMG206
Marilyn
May 16, 2017 at 7:28 PMThank you Megin. This cupcake is two treats in one! Have a great week!
Donna
May 15, 2017 at 8:57 PMWhat gorgeous cupcake toppers! Thank you for sharing this at: #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty !
Marilyn
May 15, 2017 at 9:40 PMThank you Donna! I saw those and just had to share. Have a great week!
Grammy Dee
May 15, 2017 at 6:44 PMWhat a cute and tasty idea! Thank you Marilyn for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.
Marilyn
May 15, 2017 at 9:39 PMYou are welcome! Thank you for hosting each week. Have a great week ahead!
Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy
May 15, 2017 at 12:33 PMWhat a great cupcake topper!!
Marilyn
May 15, 2017 at 3:52 PMThanks Danielle! Have a great week.
Jess
May 15, 2017 at 12:33 PMThese are so cute! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Marilyn
May 15, 2017 at 3:51 PMThank you Jess. Have a great week.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
May 14, 2017 at 2:45 PMNow that’s creative! Happy Mother’s day and thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!!
Marilyn
May 14, 2017 at 7:51 PMThank you Helen. Happy Mother’s Day!
Beverly
May 14, 2017 at 1:44 PMOh Marilyn,
You are amazing. These graduation toppers are adorable. Love it.
Hope you are having a wonderful Mother’s Day.
Hugs,
Bev
Marilyn
May 14, 2017 at 7:50 PMThank you Bev! Happy Mother’s Day To you too!
Robyn
May 14, 2017 at 1:15 PMThese are brilliant!
Marilyn
May 14, 2017 at 7:50 PMThank you Robyn. Happy Mother’s Day!
Jenny
May 14, 2017 at 10:37 AMThese are so cute! I have one graduating this year. I think these will have to make an appearance at his party. Thanks for sharing. I’m stopping by from the Homemade link up.
Marilyn
May 14, 2017 at 12:06 PMWow a great event. ConGRADS! I know e eryone will comment about them! Happy Mother’s Day!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
May 14, 2017 at 4:57 AMThese look fabulous!! I love what you did with the toppings!
Marilyn
May 14, 2017 at 12:03 PMThank you! So easy! Happy Mother’s Day!
Cristina
May 14, 2017 at 4:18 AMWonderful idea! I love how easy you can make them! Pinning!
Marilyn
May 14, 2017 at 12:02 PMThanks for the pin. I love cheap and easy! Happy Mother’s Day!
Roseann Hampton
May 13, 2017 at 5:19 PMGreat idea – and so easy! Pinning!
Marilyn
May 13, 2017 at 6:55 PMThanks Roseann! Happy Mother’s Day!
Gentle Joy Homemaker
May 13, 2017 at 10:43 AMWhat a great treat for a grad party! 🙂
Marilyn
May 13, 2017 at 2:01 PMThey beat paper hats and noise makers for sure!! Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother of 3
May 11, 2017 at 7:50 AMThose are adorable! Maybe I’ll make them for our last day of school… Pinned.
Marilyn
May 11, 2017 at 4:49 PMThe kids will get a kick out of them. And for any occasion you can make the tassel and m&m their favortie colors! Have a great weekend!
Heidi's Wanderings
June 23, 2014 at 4:26 AMThese are so cute! I love the idea!
Marilyn Lesniak
June 23, 2014 at 6:48 AMThanks so much! I saw them at a party and you just know I had to make them and pass it along! Thx for commenting!
K. Elizabeth
June 18, 2014 at 8:27 PMHow neat! Cupcakes are definitely way better than cake & always seem to get eaten faster.
Marilyn Lesniak
June 18, 2014 at 9:13 PMThanks! Less mess, no cake cutting! Thanks for commenting!
Krista
June 16, 2014 at 4:26 PMThese are so cute! What a great idea instead of a big cake!
Marilyn Lesniak
June 17, 2014 at 12:08 AMI thought so too. No need to cut a cake and make a mess. And no plates of half eaten dessert! The boys were making a contest to see who could eat one whole! Thanks for commenting.
Librarian Lavender
June 15, 2014 at 6:26 PMThose cupcakes are looking fantastic, such a great idea!
Marilyn Lesniak
June 15, 2014 at 6:29 PMThank you. I love they are eduble, too.thanks for the comment.
Rachel Willis
June 15, 2014 at 4:48 PMSo cute!
Marilyn Lesniak
June 15, 2014 at 6:22 PMThanks. Finally an easy edible decoration. Chocolate, peanut butter and an m&m. Everyone will like it.