Reindeer Cupcakes
Reindeer Cupcakes are a festive delight that brings holiday cheer to any gathering. These fluffy vanilla cupcakes, topped with rich chocolate frosting, are creatively decorated to resemble adorable reindeer. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy family nights, they’re sure to spark smiles and warm hearts. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these whimsical treats invite a touch of magic into your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 10 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 10 pretzel twists (for antlers)
- 10 red M&M’s (for noses)
- 20 candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while alternating with milk until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Frost each cupcake generously with chocolate frosting, then add pretzel twists for antlers, red M&M’s for noses, and candy eyes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg