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Reindeer Cupcakes

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Make your holidays extra sweet with these adorable Reindeer Cupcakes! Featuring moist chocolate cake, creamy chocolate frosting, candy eyes, red noses, and pretzel antlers, they’re a fun, kid-friendly dessert perfect for Christmas parties, classroom treats, or a family baking day. No one can resist these Rudolph-inspired delights!

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2/3 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2/3 cup milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting & Decoration:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 2-3 tbsp milk (as needed)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pretzel twists (for antlers)

  • Candy eyes

  • Red round candies (for noses)

  • Optional: mini red bow candies or red licorice (for extra festive flair)

 

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with 12 festive liners.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, and eggs until combined. Mix in milk and vanilla.

  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet in batches, stirring until just combined.

  5. Divide batter among liners and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely.

  6. To make frosting, beat butter until fluffy. Add cocoa powder and powdered sugar gradually, mixing well. Add vanilla and milk as needed for a smooth, spreadable texture.

  7. Pipe or spread frosting on each cupcake. Decorate with candy eyes, a red candy nose, and pretzel antlers. Add bows for that classic Rudolph touch!

  8. Serve or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Use store-bought chocolate cupcakes for a shortcut.

  • Decorate just before serving to keep pretzels crisp.

  • Let kids help with the decorating—it’s part of the holiday fun!

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