Snowman Cupcakes
These whimsical Snowman Cupcakes are not just delightful desserts; they’re a festive activity to bring joy during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 box cupcake mix Your choice of flavor
- as required n/a Eggs (as required by the cupcake mix) Refer to box instructions
- as required n/a Oil (as required by the cupcake mix) Refer to box instructions
- as required n/a Water (as required by the cupcake mix) Refer to box instructions
Decoration Ingredients
- 1 container white frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 12 pieces mini marshmallows For the snowman head
- 12 pieces pretzels For snowman arms
- as needed n/a black icing or chocolate chips For eyes
- as needed n/a orange candy (such as Skittles or gummy candy) For the nose
Instructions
Baking the Cupcakes
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cupcake mix box.
- Prepare the batter according to the instructions on the cupcake mix box.
- Line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners and fill each liner with the batter, leaving about two-thirds full.
- Bake the cupcakes in the oven according to the package instructions, typically for about 18-22 minutes.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating the Cupcakes
- Frost each cooled cupcake generously with white frosting to mimic fresh snow.
- Place a mini marshmallow on top of each frosted cupcake to create the snowman’s head.
- Insert pretzel pieces into the sides of the cupcakes for arms.
- Use black icing or chocolate chips to create eyes on the marshmallow heads.
- Add a piece of orange candy for the snowman’s nose.
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Notes
For best results, decorate the cupcakes close to serving time to keep decorations fresh. Store unfrosted cupcakes for longer shelf life.