Reindeer Cupcakes

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    349 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

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

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For the Cupcakes: 

  • 1 box devil's food cake mix
  • 1 box chocolate pudding mix 3.9 ounces, instant
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 4 egg large
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 8 ounces sour cream

For the Frosting: 

  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted) 
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Decorations: 

  • 48 pretzel twists
  • 24 vanilla wafers
  • 24 M&M's red color
  • 48 Candy eyes

Instructions

For the Cupcakes: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 cupcake pans with liners.  
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cake mix and pudding mix.  Stir in the chocolate chips.  
  3. Next mix in the large eggs, vegetable oil and water.  
  4. Gently stir in the sour cream until a batter is formed. 
  5. Pour the batter into each cupcake tin, filling them up approximately 3/4 of the way full.  
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.  
  7. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks before topping with the frosting.  

For the Frosting: 

  1. In a large mixing bowl add the butter and beat until creamy (approximately 3 minutes).   
  2. 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. 
  3. Then check the consistency of the frosting and add more heavy whipping (1 tablespoon at a time) if needed to thin out the frosting.  
  4. Chill until ready to use to decorate the cupcakes.  

To Assemble the Cupcakes: 

  1. Add a flat layer of the frosting on top of each of the cupcakes (reserve some frosting for decorations). 
  2. Add a villa wafer and 2 pretzel twists onto each cupcake to form the muzzle and antlers of each of the reindeers. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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. 
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  • 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 (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%)

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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