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Close-up view of festive reindeer cupcakes with chocolate frosting and pretzel antlers.
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Easy Reindeer Cupcakes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250
Delight your friends and family with these adorable reindeer cupcakes, perfect for holiday celebrations or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

Cake Mix

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (Plus ingredients as per package instructions)
  • 1 jar chocolate frosting
  • As needed mini pretzels (For antlers)
  • As needed red candies (Like M&M's or red jellybeans for noses)
  • As needed chocolate chips (For eyes)
  • As needed edible glitter or sprinkles (For additional sparkle)

Instructions 

  • Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions and let it cool.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
  • Use mini pretzels for antlers, placing two on each cupcake.
  • Add red candies for noses and chocolate chips for eyes to each cupcake.
  • Optional: sprinkle edible glitter or sprinkles for extra sparkle.

Notes

Use a piping bag for easier frosting application and decorating.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: holiday
Keyword: chocolate, cupcakes, Reindeer