Description
Delicious chocolate cupcakes shaped like reindeer for holiday fun.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- For decoration: 24 mini pretzels (for antlers)
- 24 candy eyes
- 12 red M&M's (for noses)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, decorate each cupcake: Use pretzels for antlers, candy eyes for eyes, and a red M&M for the nose.
Notes
Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before decorating to prevent the candy from melting. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g