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    Easy Christmas Cupcakes

    Published: Dec 15, 2021 · Modified: Dec 15, 2021 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    There's always room for cake during any celebration...especially if they're as cute as these Easy Christmas Cupcakes. Why should cookies get all the attention during the holidays? Let's take a look at these easy desserts and add one or two to your Christmas dessert menu.

    Cupcakes with Frosting Christmas trees on top. this Recipe

    Easy Christmas cupcakes are easier to serve for dessert than cake and they come in so many different flavors. You really can enjoy more than one without feeling guilty like you would if you had two pieces of cake or even pie.

    To help you plan dessert for your holiday gatherings, I put together the prettiest and tastiest cupcakes! These will look great on your dessert buffet.

    You could even set up a fun cupcake bar and have your guests decorate their own cupcakes. Put out bowls of sprinkles or candies and have a few different types of frosting along with a variety of plain cupcakes. Everyone will have fun while they decorate!

    "A cupcake is a small cake designed to serve one person."

    This collection was inspired by my Reindeer Cupcake Cake on this site, and my Reindeer Cupcakes. Both are perfect to serve as dessert at a holiday party.

    Another cute idea would be to make Peppermint Cupcakes or maybe Santa Hat Cupcakes to serve for Christmas.

    Table of Contents
    • Christmas Cupcakes
    • Storage Tips
    • Top Recipe Tip
    • Helpful Kitchen Tools
    • Easy Christmas Cupcakes

    Christmas Cupcakes

    The secret to baking moist Christmas cupcakes is to remember all ovens bake differently. Try your best to follow the baking times suggested but start checking a few minutes before the recipe says they'll be done.

    If you're really struggling to bake cupcakes that don't turn up dry, try a few of my cake mix baking secrets:

    • Oil - if the recipe you're following calls for butter, you can substitute canola oil. The fat content in oil will keep the cupcakes moist.  
    • Sour Cream - add anywhere from ¾ cup to one full cup of full fat sour cream when baking. I add sour cream to the batter for my Marble Bundt Cake Recipe!
    • Cream Cheese - you can add 2 ounces of softened cream cheese. 
    • Mayonnaise - yes, as strange as this sounds, adding up to two tablespoons of full fat mayonnaise will add moisture to a cake mix batter.
    • Eggs - add an extra egg to the cake batter.  

    Storage Tips

    • Store the baked cupcakes in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    • I find it best to freeze baked cupcakes without the frosting and then decorate once the frozen cupcakes have been defrosted.

    Top Recipe Tip

    Before filling the cupcakes with batter, spray the paper liners with non-stick cooking spray so the cupcakes do not stick when removing after they're baked.

    Helpful Kitchen Tools

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    Tried any of my recipes? Let me know in the comments!

    a collection of Christmas cupcakes.

    Easy Christmas Cupcakes

    Photo Credit: www.passionforsavings.com

    Easy to Make Christmas Ornament Cupcakes Your Kids Will Love!

    These holiday ornament cupcakes are so simple to make and give a really stunning presentation value.

    Photo Credit: mooreorlesscooking.com

    Polar Bear Cupcakes

    These Polar Bear Cupcakes are great for a fun winter treat or to take to a party!

    Photo Credit: tidymom.net

    MARBLE CHRISTMAS CUPCAKES

    It's easy is to turn plain cupcakes into colorful marble cupcakes and frosting, just like fancy café-style confections.

    Photo Credit: www.bakingbeauty.net

    Santa Cupcakes

    These easy Santa Cupcakes are so simple to make. No decorating skills required, and super fun to make with the kids!

    Photo Credit: www.mommymusings.com

    Mistletoe Cupcakes - Easy Christmas Cupcakes!

    Need an idea for easy Christmas Cupcakes that you can make at home? These Mistletoe Cupcakes are super cute and a cinch to make with boxed cake mix, white frosting and a few candy decorations!

    Photo Credit: www.yourcupofcake.com

    Candy Cane Oreo Cupcakes

    These Chocolate Candy Cane Oreo Cupcakes are the perfect combination of cookies and Christmas!

    Photo Credit: afewshortcuts.com

    Grinch Cupcakes

    Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day! These Grinch Cupcakes are super simple to make and too cute not to try! This recipe is a Christmas keeper!

    Photo Credit: beyondfrosting.com

    Maple Pecan Cupcakes

    These Maple Pecan Cupcakes are the perfect fall cupcake. It’s a spiced maple pecan cupcake that is topped with a brown butter pecan frosting.

    Photo Credit: bakedbree.com

    Christmas Light Cupcakes

    These Christmas Light Cupcakes are made with an embellished chocolate cake mix and the best vanilla buttercream frosting.

    Photo Credit: www.midgetmomma.com

    Frozen Cupcakes Recipe

    This easy to make cupcake recipes is the perfect cupcake for any Frozen Movie Fan!

    Photo Credit: www.frugalmomeh.com

    Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

    These Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes feature a rich chocolate cake flavoured with coffee and peppermint topped off with chocolate buttercream.

    Photo Credit: www.yourcupofcake.com

    Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

    Chocolate cupcakes topped with gingerbread cooking frosting and PEEPS® Gingerbread-Flavored Marshmallow Men make adorable holiday cupcakes!

    Photo Credit: www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

    North Pole Cupcakes

    These North Pole Cupcakes are simple and easy Christmas cupcakes that are so festive!

    Photo Credit: www.kleinworthco.com

    Chocolate Eggnog Cupcakes

    Chocolate Eggnog Cupcakes are rich chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy eggnog frosting & a sprinkle of cinnamon make the perfect holiday dessert recipe.

    Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

    Christmas Tree Cupcakes

    Christmas Tree Cupcakes look impressive, but are quite easy and so much fun to make!

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