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Easy Reindeer Cupcakes – Cute Holiday Decorating Idea

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These adorable Reindeer Cupcakes are a fun and festive chocolate treat topped with candy eyes, pretzel antlers, and red noses—perfect for Christmas parties or baking with kids.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup hot water or coffee

For the Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Decorating:

  • 24 mini pretzels

  • 12 red M&M’s or red candies

  • 24 candy eyes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

  • In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla.

  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in hot water until smooth.

  • Fill liners 2/3 full. Bake for 18–22 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and cream. Beat until fluffy.

  • Frost cupcakes. Add pretzels as antlers, candy eyes, and red candy for nose.

Notes

Add pretzels right before serving to maintain crunch. Store decorated cupcakes at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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