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.

chaundra thacker
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I'm not a fan of chocolate, but these cupcakes were still delicious.


Tristan William
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they looked so festive. They were a hit at my holiday party.


Amjad Gill
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I made these cupcakes for my office holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Razvan Ifrim
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These cupcakes were perfect for my Christmas party! They were a big hit with my guests.


oryem robin
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I used a different type of frosting than the recipe called for and they still turned out great.


EMRAN HASAN
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Tima Jaradeh
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Shakoor Md. Ramjan
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These cupcakes are so cute and festive! I can't wait to make them for my holiday party.


Ramlama Ramlama
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out great!


Aston Arnott
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Not a fan of the recipe.


Peggy Napier
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Kabiito Ivan
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The cupcakes were delicious! The frosting was a bit too thick for my taste, but I would definitely make them again.


Ali 'Raza
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Wayne Myers
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I will definitely be making them again.


Samuyal Chaudhary
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I made these cupcakes for my kids' school holiday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved the festive design and the cupcakes were delicious.


Mariana Yoshikawa
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These cupcakes were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive. Everyone loved them.