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Rudolph Cupcakes

Rudolph Cupcakes are so cute and perfect for Christmas!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 box triple chocolate cupcake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter softened
  • 1 1/4 C whole milk
  • 1 package Ghiradelli milk chocolate melting wafers
  • 1 package black candy melts
  • 12 red M&M's
  • 24 large edible candy eyes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 and line cupcake pan with the liners.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, and milk. Mix until combined.
  • Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners and fill about 3/4 of the way full. You should have 12 cupcakes.
  • Bake for 21 minutes. Let cool while preparing the reindeer parts.
  • Using a double boiler, melt the black candy melts. Once melted, prepare piping bag with and set aside.
  • Using an edible marker, draw an outline of 24 antlers. Pipe out the antlers and let cool in the fridge to harden.
  • Wash and dry the double boiler. Melt the milk chocolate wafers and dip the top of the cupcake into the chocolate. Carefully shake off excess chocolate.
  • Dip remaining 11 cupcakes into the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes before assembling the "face."
  • Place a red M&M in the center for the reindeer nose. I like to put the M side face down for a cleaner look.
  • Place two large edible eyes above the nose.
  • Using a sharp knife, make an indentation in the cupcake where you want the antlers to go.
  • Carefully peel off the antlers from the wax paper and slide into the indentation.
  • Repeat with remaining cupcakes.