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Easy Reindeer Cupcakes

Easy Reindeer Cupcakes

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Delight your holiday gatherings with Easy Reindeer Cupcakes, a fun and festive treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with playful decorations. These adorable cupcakes feature rich chocolate frosting, cute pretzel antlers, and candy eyes, making them a hit with both kids and adults. Ideal for potlucks, parties, or family celebrations, this recipe is easy to follow, allowing you to whip up a batch in no time. Customize the reindeer faces with various candies for a unique twist! Create lasting memories this season by baking these charming delights, sure to bring joy to any occasion.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 24 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
  • 12 mini pretzels
  • 24 candy eyes
  • 24 red candy-coated chocolates (like M&M’s)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions and pour the batter into the liners.
  3. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
  4. Frost each cooled cupcake generously with chocolate frosting.
  5. Insert two mini pretzels at the top of each cupcake for antlers.
  6. Place two candy eyes just below the antlers and press a red candy-coated chocolate in the center for the nose.
  • Author: Tisha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (45g)
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg