SANTA CUPCAKES

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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

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting (about 1-2/3 cups)
Red gel or paste food coloring
Miniature marshmallows
Brown M&M's minis
Red Hots
Red jimmies
Sweetened shredded coconut

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.

Nakisozi Sharaphat
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Amanda Urjon
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great!


WELL KIDS
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I loved the way these cupcakes turned out! They were so beautiful and delicious.


Abu bakar baloch
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These cupcakes were so cute and festive! They were a big hit at my holiday party.


Dakshayani M p
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These cupcakes were delicious! The chocolate cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I would definitely make them again.


Ziaullah sumra
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These cupcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The end result was beautiful and delicious. I would definitely recommend them for a special occasion.


Shaniya Harry
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I love these cupcakes! They are so cute and festive, and they taste amazing. The chocolate cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


Anusha Anusha
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought chocolate cake mix, and the frosting was simple to make. The cupcakes were a big hit at my holiday party.


David Gurrola
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I made these cupcakes for my family, and they were a big success! The kids loved the fun Santa design, and the adults loved the rich, moist chocolate cake. I will definitely be making these again.


pieter bothma
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These cupcakes were a hit at my holiday party! They were so festive and delicious, and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.