Description
These Easy Reindeer Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat, perfect for holiday celebrations! Made from chocolate cake mix and topped with chocolate frosting, pretzels for antlers, candy eyes, and red M&M’s for a nose, these cupcakes look like adorable reindeer. Not only are they delicious, but they’re also easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. These cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering, making them an exciting activity for kids and a delightful snack for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 can of chocolate frosting
- 24 pretzels
- 48 candy eyes
- 24 red M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously with chocolate frosting.
- Break the pretzels in half to create antlers and place two pieces on the top of each cupcake.
- Attach two candy eyes and one red M&M on each cupcake to form the reindeer’s face.
- Allow the frosting to set before serving.
Notes
- For a more festive look, you can use white frosting for the face or outline the eyes with icing.
- If you don’t have pretzels, you can use mini candy canes for the antlers.
- These cupcakes can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes