Easy Reindeer Cupcakes Recipe
These adorable reindeer cupcakes are a festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings or kids’ parties. With a moist chocolate cupcake base, creamy frosting, and cute reindeer decorations, they are sure to bring joy to all who indulge in them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients required by the cake mix (eggs, oil, water)
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp heavy cream
Decorations:
- Pretzels
- Miniature chocolate chips
- Red M&M candies
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcakes: Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to prepare the cupcakes. Allow them to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add heavy cream as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Decorate the Cupcakes: Frost each cupcake with the prepared frosting. Use pretzels for antlers, miniature chocolate chips for eyes, and a red M&M for the nose to create the reindeer face.
Notes
- For a fun variation, you can use different colored M&M candies for the reindeer noses.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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