Easy Christmas Cupcakes Recipe
These Easy Christmas Cupcakes are a festive and delicious treat perfect for the holiday season. With simple ingredients and fun decorations, they are a great baking project for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 box vanilla or chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
Frosting and Decorations:
- 1 tub (16 oz) vanilla or chocolate frosting
- Red and green food coloring
- Assorted holiday sprinkles or edible decorations
- Optional: mini candy canes or fondant decorations for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Cupcake Liners: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with holiday-themed cupcake liners.
- Prepare the Cupcake Batter: Mix the cake mix according to package directions and fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate: Tint frosting, frost cupcakes, and decorate with sprinkles, candy canes, or decorations.
Notes
- You can use homemade buttercream for a richer flavor.
- Swirl red and green frosting for a festive look.
- Great activity for kids. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Sugar: ~28 g
- Sodium: ~200 mg
- Fat: ~10 g
- Saturated Fat: ~3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~38 g
- Fiber: ~0.5 g
- Protein: ~2 g
- Cholesterol: ~20 mg
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