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Gluten-Free Hot Cocoa Cupcakes and Holiday Crafting Party

December 6, 2017 By Chandice | 35 Comments | Updated May 10, 2019

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I love to share holiday ideas and these gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are a fresh and fun new take on December gatherings. You get to enjoy delicious treats while also making something that you will enjoy all season long.These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftpartyWe created these gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party as a fun and inventive girls gathering. The setting couldn’t have been more beautiful in this rustic lodge. Girls arrived in fun holiday sweaters that made the whole thing even more festive. The hot cocoa bar near the fire was the first station where they could gather and visit. We served up simple hot cocoa with eEnjoy Life Foods dairy-free morsels and dairy-free Dandies marshmallows.

Our oversized log table was set up for each girl to sit down and enjoy a few goodies before they started to make their holiday craft. We had a copy of the cover of Making Christmas Magical, an incredible e-book by my friend Toni at Design Dazzle. We also had Enjoy Life Food baking mixes, delicious holiday cookies and empty jars that they could use to make their sugar scrub.

The cakes were more for esthetic as they were from Confection Deception. However they definitely made the table more beautiful! I like to top them with something that is edible like the cookies we served. The hot cocoa cupcakes were top-8 allergen free and absolutely divine! They screamed holiday flavors but we’re so simple to make. Be sure to check out the recipe for those below…
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For table decor, we had finished products of what the girls would be making so they could see visually and get an idea of the crafts. We also had beautiful green bottle brush Christmas trees and red glitter trees. Everything was placed on top of a traditional plaid table runner with a snowy white textured carpet. We placed tiny bottlebrush trees here and there as well.

I personally loved the vintage Better Homes & Gardens Christmas idea magazines from circa 1950s that were also featured on the table. Little log wood slices held ribbon and other crafting items needed for each girl. Wrapped presents also made beautiful decor for the table.These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftpartyHere is a link to my friend Toni of Design Dazzle’s e-book Making Christmas Magical that I mentioned above. It seriously is so incredible and worth every penny!These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party are so fun and festive! Your girlfriends are sure to love this fun get together. | holiday party ideas | christmas craft party | christmas party ideas | holiday crafting party | adult holiday party ideas || This Vivacious Life #holidayparty #craftingparty #christmascraftparty
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Gluten-Free Hot Cocoa Cupcakes

These gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes and holiday crafting party is so festive and fun! The cupcakes are delicious and go so well with the party theme.
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It was so easy to use the Enjoy Life Foods muffin mix and morsels to make the gluten-free hot cocoa cupcakes for our holiday crafting party. I only had to add a few ingredients. My family, who can eat dairy, thought they were really yummy. I love that this company provides products that can be served to anybody whether they are allergen-free or not.
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 11 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free cupcakes, gluten free hot cocoa cupcakes, gluten-free muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Chandice Probst

Ingredients

  • 1 box Enjoy Life Foods muffin mix
  • 1 C plus 2 tsp. water
  • 1/4 C olive oil
  • 1 C Enjoy Life Foods chocolate chips
  • 1 C Dandies dairy-free marshmallows
  • 2 tsp. peppermint extract or oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Combine all ingredients except marshmallows and chocolate chips then mix well
  • Fold in the marshmallows and chocolate chips gently
  • Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full
  • Bake 11-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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Flannel and Flapjacks Holiday PartyThis flannel and flapjacks holiday party is full of rustic holiday fun! From the pancake decorated sugar cookies, gingerbread pancakes with sugared cranberries and flannel pj gift exchange, it has all the makings of a great holiday or Christmas girls party.

Marshmallow World Holiday PartyThis marshmallow Christmas party is full of sweet treats and a full tablescape. From white bottlebrush trees to a fluffy white cloth, you will truly feel like you are walking through a marshmallow world. glutenfreefrenzy.com

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Photos by Shanda of Shanda Photography
*Thank you to Enjoy Life Foods for sponsoring this post. I was provided with monetary and product compensation. All opinions are my own.

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Parties, gatherings, gorgeous food and ESPECIALLY holidays with my people are what make my heart pitter patter. Having a place to share our favorite traditions, recipes and celebrations is very important to me. I live each day with unapologetic, authentic happiness and hope to help others do the same. More About Chandice

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  1. cyndi br says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    our favorite is any kind of fruit punch served with fruit

    Reply
  2. Susan B says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:13 am

    Tree decorating party. Everyone also gets to decorate a bulb so there is an area set up for that with all the supplies.

    Reply
  3. Todd Bliss says

    December 7, 2017 at 6:47 am

    Having a waffle and ginger bread cookie decorating party

    Reply
  4. Casey the College Celiac says

    December 7, 2017 at 4:53 am

    A Christmas movie marathon party would be fun!

    Reply
  5. april says

    December 7, 2017 at 2:53 am

    I love having a cookie decorating party. It something that works for all ages!

    Reply
  6. Georgiana says

    December 7, 2017 at 2:05 am

    Making homemade Christmas cards is always a fun, creative party idea.

    Reply
  7. Tim says

    December 6, 2017 at 10:13 pm

    My best holiday party idea is to not have one!! Aside from that, make it a potluck to eliminate most of the preparation that hosting a party would normally include.

    Reply
  8. Tim says

    December 6, 2017 at 10:09 pm

    I want to try the caramel apple chewy bars. They would be great to toss in your desk for an afternoon snack.

    Reply
  9. shelly peterson says

    December 6, 2017 at 10:07 pm

    I want to try the muffin mix.

    Reply
  10. Joy says

    December 6, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    I love your idea, Chandice! This early 1900’s idea is lovely! My favorite idea, though, is a Christmas tea party. I love any excuse for a tea party.

    Reply
  11. Paula Decaria says

    December 6, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    Gingerbread house parties or white elephant parties.

    Reply
  12. Brianna Wolin says

    December 6, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    When I was little, I had a birthday party that was with a professional story teller and a hot cocoa bar!

    Reply
  13. Nicole Dawson says

    December 6, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    I love the flannel party idea. We are hosting a Flannel & Frost Christmas Party this week and can’t wait to see all the cozy dishes everyone is bringing.

    Reply
  14. julie says

    December 6, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    we love adopting a child through our temple and buying them gifts

    Reply
  15. Missy M. says

    December 6, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    Gingerbread house parties are so much fun! I also love your reindeer pancake party idea!

    Reply
  16. sheila ressel says

    December 6, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    I like the idea of a white elephant party.

    Reply
  17. sheila ressel says

    December 6, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    I would love to try the muffin mix!

    Reply
  18. Raymond says

    December 6, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    Our family gets together for a festive reunion and have a potluck feast together for the holidays.

    Reply
  19. Renata says

    December 6, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    I love popping popcorn and stringing it together for a fun party idea with the children.

    Reply
  20. Stefanie says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:45 am

    For holidays we love donating toys to needy children instead of buying gifts for ourselves. It is fun to pick out a present for someone who will really love it.

    Reply
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