Easy Reindeer Cupcakes That Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Table
Delight your guests with these fun and festive Easy Reindeer Cupcakes, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- 12 pretzels
- 24 candy eyes
- 12 red M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and oil. Mix until smooth.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Frost the cupcakes with buttercream frosting.
- For the reindeer faces, place two pretzels on top for antlers.
- Add two candy eyes and a red M&M for the nose.
Notes
- Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting them to prevent melt.
- These cupcakes can be decorated ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Reindeer Cupcakes, Holiday Cupcakes, Festive Desserts