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

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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

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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