Description
These adorable Easy Reindeer Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat for the holiday season! Made with a simple chocolate cake base, topped with chocolate frosting, and decorated to look like reindeer faces, these cupcakes will bring joy to any party or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 container chocolate frosting
- 24 pretzels
- 24 red M&M’s
- 48 candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting.
- Break pretzels in half and stick two halves into the top of each cupcake to resemble antlers.
- Place two candy eyes and one red M&M on each cupcake to create the reindeer face.
Notes
- To make it easier, use a box cake mix and store-bought frosting, but you can also make homemade versions for a more personalized touch.
- Be sure to cool the cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- You can also use mini pretzels for smaller antlers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes