Description
Easy Reindeer Cupcakes are a delightful holiday treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with whimsical decorations. Topped with creamy frosting, pretzel antlers, and vibrant red M&Ms for noses, these cupcakes are sure to bring joy to any festive gathering. Perfect for parties or family baking sessions, they make for an Instagram-worthy dessert that kids and adults alike will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 10 red M&Ms (for noses)
- 10 pretzel sticks (for antlers)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously, add two pretzel sticks as antlers, and an M&M as Rudolph's nose.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg