Description
These adorable reindeer cupcakes are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Made with chocolate cake mix, candy eyes, and pretzel antlers, these cupcakes will delight both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 container chocolate frosting
- 24 pretzels
- 24 red M&M’s
- 48 candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting.
- Break pretzels in half and stick two halves into the top of each cupcake to resemble antlers.
- Place two candy eyes and one red M&M on each cupcake to create the reindeer face.
Notes
- You can use any cake mix and frosting flavor, but chocolate works best for the reindeer look.
- Feel free to customize with different candies for the eyes or nose.
- Store the cupcakes in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes