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Who is Santa’s best friend? Elf on the Shelf? Frosty? Rudolph?
Personally, I think it is Mrs. Claus. She lives in perpetual winter and puts up with elves, snowmen, and reindeer, all because of loving Santa. Plus, she bakes Santa sweet treats…like these cute Rudolph cupcake ideas. What a bestie!
See Also
- These Gingerbread Cookie Recipe are so much fun to make and even better to eat.
Ingredients
RUDOLPH CUPCAKES
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- red food coloring
- cupcake liners
- small candy canes
- red candy for the nose—I used the Christmas packaged crispy M&Ms
- candy eyes
- 2 sticks butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- parchment paper
- 1 sandwich sized zip lock bag
- 1 large zip lock bag
Instructions
- Make the cake batter by following directions on the back of the box. Once mixed and smooth, add a few drops of red food coloring. Fill cupcake liners ¾ the way full. Bake according to directions on the box.
- Let cool.
FROSTING
- To make the frosting, add two sticks of softened butter to a medium sized bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on medium speed until the butter is smooth.
- Add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Mix again on medium speed until smooth.
- Add another 2 C powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream. Blend until frosting mixture is smooth and fluffy. If needed, add more whipping cream or powdered sugar.
- Once finished, scoop a little bit of frosting into a sandwich sized zip lock bag and the rest in a large zip lock bag. Snip off a small corner for the small bag and a bigger corner for the large bag. Set aside.
RUDOLPH DECORATIONS
- Lay out a piece of parchment paper and gather the mini peppermint candy canes, red nose candy, candy eyes, and small zip lock bag full of frosting.
- Squeeze out the frosting on the outside straight edge of the candy cane; add the other candy cane’s straight edge to the frosted candy cane’s side. Lay them flat on the parchment paper.
- Continuing with the small bag of frosting, make three circles: two for the eyes, and one for the nose. Arrange candy pieces on top of frosting. Let set and dry for 10 minutes or so. Repeat to make as many as desired.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the frosting in the large zip lock bag. Add the finished Rudolph topper.
Nutrition
Calories: 6325kcal | Carbohydrates: 974g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 268g | Saturated Fat: 143g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 108g | Trans Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 558mg | Sodium: 3499mg | Sugar: 532g
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Bake a sweet holiday treat this season with these sources gathered by the crew at Spaceships and Laser Beams.
- ChefLand Mixing Bowls Standard Weight Stainless Steel, Mirror Finish
- VonShef Professional 5 Piece Mixing Bowl Set Stainless Steel
- Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 9-by-5-Inch Loaf Pan
- StarPack Premium Silicone Mixing Spoon with Hygienic Solid Coating
- Baker’s Secret 5-Piece Measuring Spoon Set, Multi-Color
- Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, 14 Oz
- Wholesome Sweeteners, Organic Cane Sugar, 64 Oz
- Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Frosting, Vanilla Flavor, 16 Oz
- Simply Calphalon Nonstick 6-Piece Bakeware Set
- Wilton 2105-459 Excelle Elite 3-Tier Cooling Rack
- Artisan (2 pk.) Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat Set
- The New York Baking Company | 24-pack Reusable Silicone Baking Cups / Cupcake Liners
- ChefLand Mixing Bowls Standard Weight Stainless Steel
- Premium Nonstick 21 Pcs Baking Pans
- Onesource 8-Piece Deluxe Stainless Steel Measuring Cup and Measuring Spoon Set
- Wilton 2105-2174 Mini Springform Pan
- Wilton 409-7716 Angled Icing Spatula
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So festive and fun!!!
Super fun and great treat for school parties!