Reindeer Cupcakes
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Reindeer Cupcakes
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Today I have some super cute Reindeer Cupcakes for you to make. These are crazy easy, but oh so adorable. The kids will love to help.
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 box devil's food cake mix
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding (3.9 ounces)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 8 ounces sour cream
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Decorations:
- 48 pretzel twists
- 24 vanilla wafers
- 24 red M&Ms
- 48 Candy eyes
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Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 cupcake pans with liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cake mix and pudding mix. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Next mix in the large eggs, vegetable oil and water.
- Gently stir in the sour cream until a batter is formed.
- Pour the batter into each cupcake tin, filling them up approximately 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks before topping with the frosting.
For the Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl add the butter and beat until creamy (approximately 3 minutes).
- Add in the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract and salt. Mix on low speed until combined and then move the speed up to high and mix for 3 minutes.
- Then check the consistency of the frosting and add more heavy whipping (1 tablespoon at a time) if needed to thin out the frosting.
- Chill until ready to use to decorate the cupcakes.
To Assemble the Cupcakes:
- Add a flat layer of the frosting on top of each of the cupcakes (reserve some frosting for decorations).
- Add a villa wafer and 2 pretzel twists onto each cupcake to form the muzzle and antlers of each of the reindeers.
- Place the remaining in a piping bag fitted with a small circle tip or place in a bag with a small corner cut off one end.
- Pipe dots of frosting onto the backs of the candy eyes and M&Ms and then place each of them onto the cupcakes for the eyes and noses of the reindeer.
- Then the cupcakes are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can make this recipe with store-bought chocolate frosting if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
369IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 369IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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