Best 3 Christmas Santa Cupcakes Recipes
Indulge in the magic of Christmas with these adorable Santa Cupcakes, a delightful treat that will bring joy to your holiday celebrations. These cupcakes are not just a dessert; they are edible art, crafted with love and attention to detail. Each cupcake is transformed into a jolly Santa Claus, complete with a fluffy white beard, rosy cheeks, and a bright red Santa hat. The moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes provide the perfect base for the creamy and rich buttercream frosting, which is tinted a festive red and piped to resemble Santa's iconic suit. But that's not all! This article also includes a collection of equally enchanting Christmas-themed cupcakes that will make your holiday baking a breeze. From the elegant Reindeer Cupcakes, adorned with chocolate antlers and a red nose, to the whimsical Snowman Cupcakes, topped with a fluffy marshmallow hat and candy scarf, each recipe is a masterpiece of creativity and flavor.
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CHRISTMAS SANTA CUPCAKES
Make and share this Christmas Santa Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jennibear
Categories Dessert
Time 21m
Yield 6 cupcakes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
- Pour evenly into 6 large muffin tins (about 1/2 cup batter each or half-full).
- Bake for 16-20 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean).
- Let cool.
- Cover with red frosting. Add white frosting around the top edge. Stick in plastic black Santa boots (you can find them at most crafts store).
- I was really happy with these - but my son said they are a little cruel to Santa -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 292.4, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 18.6, Protein 2.9
SANTA CUPCAKES
My kids leave out at least one cupcake for Santa on Christmas Eve. These seemed appropriate! -Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes, filling paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; cool completely. , Tint 2/3 cup frosting red with food coloring. Place 3 tablespoons white frosting in a food-safe plastic bag; cut a 1/4-in. hole in one corner and reserve for piping., Use remaining white frosting to cover two-thirds of each cupcake. For hats, cover remaining third of each cupcake with red frosting. Pipe fur trim with white frosting; add marshmallows for pompoms. Decorate with M&M's, Red Hots and jimmies for faces; add coconut for beards.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHRISTMAS SANTA CUPCAKES
My kids loved these cute cupcakes decorated as little Santas for Christmas. They are really easy to decorate and you can get your kids to help you.
Provided by barbara
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Frost each cupcake with a thin layer of vanilla frosting. Pour red sprinkles into a small bowl and dip the lower third of each frosted cupcake into the sugar to make Santa's hat. Create a white rim for the hat by placing about 6 white chocolate chips, flat-side up, at the edge of the red sugar section. Stick 1 white chocolate chip on the top as a pom-pom.
- Place 2 mini chocolate chips in Santa's face for the eyes and a red candy-coated chocolate piece for the nose. Sprinkle coconut flakes over the bottom third for the beard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 186.4 mg, Sugar 32.6 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cupcake base: For a classic Santa cupcake, use a vanilla or chocolate cake mix. If you want a more festive look, try a red velvet or peppermint cake mix.
- Make the cupcakes ahead of time: You can bake the cupcakes up to 2 days in advance and store them at room temperature. When you're ready to decorate, just bring them to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Chill the frosting before piping: This will make it easier to pipe and will help it hold its shape better.
- Use a variety of sprinkles: The more colorful and festive the sprinkles, the better. You can also use other Christmas-themed decorations, such as mini candy canes, chocolate chips, or even marshmallows.
- Get creative with your decorating: There are endless possibilities when it comes to decorating Santa cupcakes. You can make them look like Santa's face, his sleigh, or even his reindeer.
Conclusion:
Santa cupcakes are a fun and festive way to celebrate the Christmas season. They're easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little creativity, you can make Santa cupcakes that are sure to impress your friends and family.
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