10 Festive Cupcake Ideas to Put You in the Holiday Spirit

Personally, I never need an excuse to whip up a batch of cupcakes ... especially during the holidays. Generally I try to avoid eating a lot of sugar, but come December, I think we could all use a little splurge, right? Cupcakes are the perfect treat to bring to a holiday party or to keep on-hand for your kids' snack-time. Here are 10 stunning (and scrumptious!) festive cupcake recipes and ideas to try this holiday season. - By Selena Burgess

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Rudolph and Friends Cupcakes
Ingredients:
Pretzels (standard shaped)
Chocolate frosted cupcakes
Tootsie Roll Midgee
Mini vanilla wafer
Red or brown M&Ms
White M&Ms
Black decorating gel
Directions:
1. For each "reindeer," carefully snap two pretzels into antler shapes and press them into a chocolate frosted cupcake.
2. Finish by adding a pair of white M&M eyes dotted with black decorating gel.
3. Press on a mini ... more
Photo by: Spoonful
Rudolph and Friends Cupcakes
Ingredients:
Pretzels (standard shaped)
Chocolate frosted cupcakes
Tootsie Roll Midgee
Mini vanilla wafer
Red or brown M&Ms
White M&Ms
Black decorating gel
Directions:
1. For each "reindeer," carefully snap two pretzels into antler shapes and press them into a chocolate frosted cupcake.
2. Finish by adding a pair of white M&M eyes dotted with black decorating gel.
3. Press on a mini vanilla wafer for a snout, then use a small dab of frosting to attach a red or brown M&M nose.
4. Shape each ear from a third of a Tootsie Roll Midgee and arrange them next to the antlers. less

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