Lindt Chocolate Gumball Machine Cupcakes Recipe
These Lindt Chocolate Gumball Machine Cupcakes are a delightful and whimsical treat perfect for parties and celebrations. Featuring frosted cupcakes topped with handcrafted gumball machines made from Rolo candies, Lindt white chocolate truffles, colorful sprinkles, and festive candy wafers, they combine rich chocolate flavors with playful decoration, sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes with gumball machine toppers 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 12 frosted cupcakes
Candy Decoration
- 12 Rolo candies
- 12 Lindt white chocolate truffles
- White frosting, enough to coat truffles
- Red candy coating wafers (at least 12)
- Multi-color nonpareil sprinkles, for decoration
- White pearl sprinkles, 12 pieces
- White heart sprinkles, 12 pieces
- Toothpicks, as needed
Others
- Styrofoam block, for drying candy-coated components
Instructions
- Melt Candy Coating: Melt the red candy coating wafers according to the package instructions, making sure to reserve a dozen whole wafers for later use.
- Prepare Rolo Candy Base: Insert a toothpick into the bottom of each Rolo candy to create a handle for dipping.
- Coat Rolos: Dip each Rolo candy into the melted red candy coating, tapping off any excess coating to avoid drips.
- Dry Rolos: Insert the toothpicked, coated Rolos into a Styrofoam block and allow them to dry completely to set the coating.
- Frost Truffles: Lightly spread white frosting on one half of each Lindt white chocolate truffle using a knife, creating an adhesive surface.
- Apply Sprinkles: Pour the multi-colored nonpareil sprinkles into a small bowl. Roll the frosted half of each truffle in the sprinkles to coat it nicely, leaving the other half plain.
- Attach Truffles to Rolos: Using melted candy coating as glue, attach each sprinkled side of the truffle down onto the top of the coated Rolo candy, creating the gumball machine globe.
- Add Decorative Wafers: Attach a white pearl sprinkle to the center of each red candy coating wafer using melted candy coating.
- Complete the Machine Top: Use more melted candy coating to affix each decorated red wafer atop the truffle, forming the gumball machine’s cap.
- Finish with Hearts: Dip a toothpick into melted candy coating and use it to attach a white heart sprinkle onto the middle of each Rolo candy for extra detail.
- Assemble on Cupcakes: Place each completed gumball machine candy topper on top of a frosted cupcake, and lightly sprinkle the cupcake’s frosting with additional multi-colored nonpareil sprinkles for a festive finish.
Notes
- Ensure the candy coating is fully melted but not too hot to handle comfortably when dipping candies.
- Allow sufficient drying time for each coated candy to prevent smudging or sliding when assembling.
- If desired, substitute white frosting with cream cheese frosting for a tangier flavor.
- Store the cupcakes in a cool, dry place to prevent melting or sweating of the candy decorations.
- Styrofoam blocks can be wrapped in foil for easier cleanup after use.
Keywords: Lindt, chocolate, gumball machine, cupcakes, candy decorations, party treat, white chocolate truffles, Rolos, sprinkles
