Santa Legs Cupcakes
Santa Legs Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat to brighten up your holiday celebrations! These delightful cupcakes blend moist chocolate or vanilla cake with fluffy cream cheese frosting, all beautifully decorated to resemble Santa’s jolly legs. Each bite is a burst of joy and nostalgia, making them a favorite among kids and adults alike. Easy to make and customize, these whimsical cupcakes will surely be the highlight of your Christmas gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Red and green sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with festive liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, beat together powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes generously and decorate with red and green sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg