Easy Reindeer Cupcakes: Delightfully Indulgent Holiday Treats
Delight in these easy reindeer cupcakes, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup frosting
- 8 pretzel twists
- 16 candy eyes
- 8 red candy noses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes generously.
- Decorate with pretzel twists for antlers, candy eyes, and red noses.
Notes
- For a fun variation, use colored frosting.
- Try different candy decorations for a unique look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Reindeer Cupcakes, Holiday Treats, Christmas Desserts