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Easy Reindeer Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Easy Reindeer Cupcakes are a fun and festive holiday treat perfect for gatherings. Chocolate cupcakes are topped with rich chocolate frosting and decorated with pretzels as antlers, candy eyes, and colorful M&Ms or mini chocolate chips to create adorable reindeer faces. Simple to make with store-bought cake mix, they bring joy and deliciousness to any celebration.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade recipe)
  • Ingredients as per the box instructions (usually eggs, oil, and water)

Frosting and Decorations

  • 1 cup chocolate frosting
  • Pretzels (for antlers)
  • Candy eyes
  • Red M&Ms (for Rudolph’s nose)
  • Mini chocolate chips (for other reindeer noses)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cupcakes: Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. Prepare the chocolate cake mix as directed on the package, typically combining the mix with eggs, oil, and water. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  2. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes have cooled, generously spread or pipe the chocolate frosting on top of each cupcake to create a smooth surface for decorating.
  3. Decorate the Reindeer: Place two pretzels at the top of each cupcake to resemble antlers. Position two candy eyes below the antlers to form the eyes of the reindeer. For the noses, use a red M&M on one cupcake to represent Rudolph and mini chocolate chips for the noses on the other reindeer cupcakes. Arrange carefully for an adorable look.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the decorated cupcakes on a festive platter to serve at your holiday gathering. Enjoy the smiles these charming reindeer cupcakes bring to your guests!

Notes

  • You can substitute homemade chocolate cake batter for the boxed mix for a more personalized touch.
  • For easier frosting application, you can pipe the frosting using a piping bag fitted with a star tip for a decorative look.
  • Use mini pretzels for smaller antlers if preferred or break regular ones to size.
  • These cupcakes are best served the same day they are decorated for freshness.
  • For allergy-friendly versions, check the ingredients for gluten or nuts and substitute accordingly.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/easy-reindeer-cupcakes-recipe/