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Mini Reindeer Cupcakes with Chocolate Antlers

Mini reindeer cupcakes are an easy and festive Christmas treat made with chocolate cupcakes, creamy frosting, and simple candy decorations. Perfect for holiday parties, school treats, and fun baking projects with kids.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Decorating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Christmas
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mini Reindeer Cupcakes
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix, prepared as mini cupcakes
  • 1 container chocolate frosting
  • ½ cup red candy melts
  • 12 ounces chocolate chips
  • 96 candy eyes
  • chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely, then spread the icing over the top of each cupcake in a thin layer.
  • Pour the sprinkles into a small bowl and dip the top of each cupcake into the sprinkles.
  • Print out the template and tape it to a flat surface. Place a piece of wax paper on top and use a piece of tape to hold it in place.
  • Melt the chocolate chips according to the package instructions and transfer to a piping bag.
  • Cut the tip of the piping bag and pipe the melted chocolate over the antlers on the template, making sure to create thick lines to keep the chocolate from breaking.
  • Melt the red chocolate according to the package instructions and transfer it to a piping bag. Cut the tip off the bag and pipe it on to the noses on the template.
  • Allow the chocolate to cool completely, then use a flat spatula to remove it from the wax paper.
  • Place each of the antlers on top of the cupcake, along with two candy eyes and the red chocolate nose.

Notes

Tips

  • Let the chocolate antlers fully harden before removing them from the template so they don’t break when handling.
  • Use a small offset spatula or spoon to smooth the frosting on top so the reindeer faces look neat and even.
  • Add the eyes and nose before inserting the antlers to make placement easier.

Storage & Make Ahead

  • Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • You can bake the cupcakes and make the antlers 1–2 days in advance, then decorate before serving.
  • If refrigerating, let cupcakes come to room temperature before serving for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg