Santa Cupcakes
These easy Santa Cupcakes are so simple to make. No decorating skills required, and super fun to make with the kids!
Servings 24 Cupcakes
Calories 214kcal
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 Box White Cake Mix
- 3 Eggs
For the Frosting/Decorations
- ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
- ½ Cup Butter Softened
- 1 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 48 Mini Chocolate Chips
- 10 oz Bag Mini Marshmallows
- 24 Red Hots
- Red Sparkling Sugar
Instructions
- Line cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Mix and bake cupcakes according to the box directions. Cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, cream butter and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar a little at a time. Add milk as needed until you reach your desired consistency.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
- Sprinkle red sugar on the upper third of the cupcake to resemble a hat.
- Cut marshmallows in half. Place one at the end of the hat to resemble a fluff ball. Also, place them along the line of the hat to resemble the fur lining. Finally, add more marshmallows to form Santa's beard.
- Add 2 mini chocolate chips for the eyes and a red hot for the nose.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg