Quirky cute Rudolph Cupcakes are easy to make and will be the star of this year’s Christmas party!
Tell me these aren’t the cutest thing you’ve ever seen?!
Those big eyes, the bright red nose, and chocolate antlers! Love!!
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The holidays can be hectic, and sometimes we end up trying to throw together a party dessert at the last minute. These Rudolph Cupcakes are sure to wow the crowd, and they are surprisingly easy (and quick) to make!
A box cake shortcut saves TONS of time and ensures that your cupcakes are perfect. Plus, no one will be too worried about what’s inside (or whether it’s made from scratch) when they see the adorable Rudolph on top!
For Halloween this year we made chocolate spiderweb cupcake toppers and they were a hit! These reindeer antlers are made the same way, and are just as cute.
Rudolph Cupcakes Shopping List
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- 1 box of chocolate cake mix + ingredients on back of box
- 1 package of Ghiradelli milk chocolate melting wafers
- 1 package of black candy melts
- 1 box of M&M’s only using the red ones
- 1 package of large edible candy eyes
- cookie sheet
- parchment paper
- 1 disposable piping bag
- cupcake pan
- cupcake liners
Full printable recipe with ingredient amounts and directions available at bottom of post. Click here to jump to printable recipe.
How to Make Reindeer Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cupcake pan. (We love these reusable non-stick silicon baking cups!)
Prepare cake mix according to directions on the back of the box.
Pour batter into the cupcake liners, about 3/4 of the way full. (We use an ice cream scoop for for this step because it’s just about exactly the right amount).
Bake for about 21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
To decorate:
Prepare a cookie sheet by covering it with parchment paper. On the parchment paper, use an edible marker to draw the outline of 24 antlers.
Melt the black candy melts using a double boiler. (You can also melt in the microwave, but be sure to use a microwave safe bowl and only heat in 15 second increments, stirring until smooth).
Pour melted black candy into a piping bag and use to fill in the antler outlines you drew.
Note: If you don’t have an edible marker at home, you can totally freehand your antlers too. Tracing an outline simply helps keep them the right size.
Once you’ve created all the antlers, place cookie sheet into fridge for candy to harden.
Repeat the melting process with milk chocolate wafers. Dip the top of each cupcake into the melted chocolate. Carefully shake off excess chocolate and set cupcakes upright.
Allow cupcakes to set for about 2 minutes before putting on the reindeer faces:
- Gently press a red M&M into the center on the cupcake for the reindeers nose
- Place two large edible eyes above the nose
- Using a knife, make two indentions into the cupcakes where the antlers go (about 1/2″ deep)
- Carefully peel off the antlers from the wax paper and slide into the indentions
More of our favorite Christmas party desserts:
Grab a free printable copy of this Rudolph Cupcakes recipe:
Quirky cute Rudolph Cupcakes are easy to make and will be the star of this year's Christmas party!
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on box
- 1 package Ghiradelli milk chocolate melting wafers
- 1 package black candy melts
- 1 box M&M's using only the red ones
- 1 package large edible candy eyes
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Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cupcake pan. (We love these reusable non-stick silicon baking cups!)
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Prepare cake mix according to directions on the back of the box.
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Pour batter into the cupcake liners, about 3/4 of the way full. (We use an ice cream scoop for for this step because it's just about exactly the right amount).
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Bake for about 21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
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Prepare a cookie sheet by covering it with parchment paper. On the parchment paper, use an edible marker to draw the outline of 24 antlers.
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Melt the black candy melts using a double boiler. (You can also melt in the microwave, but be sure to use a microwave safe bowl and only heat in 15 second increments, stirring until smooth).
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Pour melted black candy into a piping bag and use to fill in the antler outlines you drew. (Note: If you don't have an edible marker at home, you can totally freehand your antlers too. Tracing an outline simply helps keep them the right size.)
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Once you've created all the antlers, place cookie sheet into fridge for candy to harden.
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Repeat the melting process with milk chocolate wafers. Dip the top of each cupcake into the melted chocolate. Carefully shake off excess chocolate and set cupcakes upright.
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Allow cupcakes to set for about 2 minutes before putting on the reindeer faces.
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Gently press a red M&M into the center on the cupcake for the reindeers nose.
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Place two large edible eyes above the nose.
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Using a knife, make two indentions into the cupcakes where the antlers go (about 1/2" deep).
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Carefully peel off the antlers from the wax paper and slide into the indentions.
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
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