Easy Reindeer Cupcakes an Adorable Christmas Treat
These Reindeer Cupcakes are an easy and festive holiday dessert, made using a chocolate cake mix and simple store-bought decorations like pretzels, candy eyes, and red M&Ms for the nose. They're perfect for holiday parties or a fun family baking activity.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box of chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box
- 1 (16 ounce) tub of chocolate frosting
- 24 mini Nilla wafers
- 24 red M&Ms
- 24 pretzel twists
- 48 candy Eyeballs
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcakes according to the box directions and allow them to cool completely.
- Apply a layer of the chocolate frosting over the cupcakes with a pallet or butter knife.
- Place a mini Nilla Wafer flat side down in the bottom center of the cupcakes.
- Use a toothpick to apply a small dab of frosting to one side of the M&M and attach it to the middle of the Nilla Wafer.
- Apply two halves of the pretzels to the top of the cupcake to make the antlers.
- Finally, apply two candy eyes above the Nilla Wafer.
- Allow the frosting to set and enjoy!
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. The pretzel antlers may get soggy where they are in contact with the frosting. You can always replace the antlers if reserving leftovers, or remove them from the cupcakes before storing.
- Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to three months. Allow the cupcakes to thaw at room temperature before frosting. If you try to frost the cupcakes while still frozen the frosting while likely freeze and be difficult to spread.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 284mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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