Easy reindeer chocolate cupcakes (Print-Friendly Version)
Moist chocolate cupcakes decorated with creamy frosting and festive reindeer faces for holiday joy.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Cupcakes
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1 box chocolate cake mix with required ingredients as per package instructions
→ Frosting
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1 jar chocolate frosting
→ Decoration
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Mini pretzels, as needed, for antlers
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Red candies (e.g., M&M's or red jellybeans), as needed, for noses
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Chocolate chips, as needed, for eyes
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Optional edible glitter or sprinkles, as desired
# How to Make It:
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Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the chocolate cake mix following the package directions.
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Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each about two-thirds full with batter.
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Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting over each cooled cupcake to create the reindeer face base.
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Decorate each cupcake by placing two pretzel pieces for antlers, chocolate chips for eyes, and a red candy in the center as the nose.
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Arrange the decorated cupcakes on a festive platter and serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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Store leftover cupcakes at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Variations can be made by using different cake mixes or piping the frosting for decorative effects.