Kids will be so thrilled to help make these cute Christmas cupcakes!
Prep Time: 40 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr 30 Min
Makes: 24 cupcakes
1 package of cake mix (you can use any flavor)
Water, Oil & Eggs as instructed on the cake mix packaging
1 tub (160z) Vanilla frosting (or any flavor that is white: cream cheese, buttercream etc)
2 tablespoons red decorating sugar
48 chocolate chips
24 red hot candies (or any red cinnamon candies)
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows (about 144)
- Heat oven to 350°F. Use a cupcake baking tray and place 24 paper baking cups. Prepare and bake cake mix as directed on package for cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled.
- Spread frosting over cupcakes generously to create a beard for Santa.
- Sprinkle top 1/3 of each cupcake with about 1/8 teaspoon decorating sugar to form Santa’s hat.
- To make Santa’s face, place chocolate chips for eyes and cinnamon candy for nose.
- Cut 2 marshmallows in half lengthwise; arrange to form rim of hat.
- Cut 4 marshmallows in half crosswise; cover lower part of cupcake to form beard.
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