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Reindeer Cupcakes

These adorable Reindeer Cupcakes are festive, easy to make, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix or your favorite homemade recipe
  • water, oil, and eggs as per your cake mix instructions
  • 1 container chocolate frosting store-bought or homemade
Decoration Ingredients
  • 12 mini pretzels for antlers
  • 24 candy eyes available at most craft and baking stores
  • 12 red candy like M&Ms or red gumdrops for the nose
  • sprinkles optional for extra holiday bling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (or follow the instructions on your cake mix box) and line a baking tray with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix the batter according to the package directions and fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting and Decorating
  1. Once cooled, generously frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting.
  2. Decorate by inserting two mini pretzels for antlers, placing two candy eyes, and adding a red candy for the nose.

Notes

Feel free to use different types of candy for decoration. These cupcakes can be made a day or two ahead; just frost them the day of serving for freshness.