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Red and black napkin with reindeer cupcake on it

Reindeer Cupcakes

Easy and festive Reindeer Cupcakes that start with a boxed cake mix and are decorated to make Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 24 cupcakes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix plus ingredients to prepare
  • 16 ounces tub chocolate frosting
  • 48 candy eyeballs
  • 24 red chocolate candies
  • 24 mini twist pretzels cut in half

Instructions

  • Preheat oven according to cake mix package directions. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners and set aside. You'll need to make 24 cupcakes.
  • Mix cake mix according to package directions. Fill lined cupcake pans 2/3 full and bake according to package directions.
  • Cool cupcakes.
  • When cupcakes are cooled frost with chocolate frosting using an off set spatula or butter knife.
  • Place candy eyeballs, red chocolate candy for nose and pretzel halves for antlers.

Notes

Make-Ahead: You can make and bake the cupcakes the day before. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Decorating Tip: I love making these with my kids! I make the cupcakes and then organize all of the decorating supplies for them. They love to practice their frosting skills and use the candy to make the cute reindeer faces.
Storage Tip: The decorated cupcakes will keep for a few days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a few days longer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 534mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g
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