7 Fun Holiday Cupcakes with Kids

Decorating with children makes the holidays even more sweet. I had a blast decorating with Scarlett and Claire (my friend Erin’s daughters). They were natural decorators as they watch a lot of baking and decorating classes on Youtube.

You will see in all the cupcake designs that they require dipping the cupcakes in frosting. But to get the glossy and smooth look, you need to microwave the frosting for about 15 seconds to soften. This allows for a frosted cupcake with a flat surface.

Have fun making these cupcakes. Let me know your favorites. I have to say the polar bear I designed turned out so cute. I love it.

 

 

Ingredients you will need for each. 

Reindeer Candy Cane Cupcakes

You Need:

• Chocolate Frosting
• Mini Candy Canes
• Jelly Beans (red or black)
• Edible eyes or black food gel tube

 

Graham Cracker Reindeer Cupcakes

You Need:

• Chocolate Frosting
• Graham Crackers
• Mini Candy Canes
• Jelly Beans (red or black)
• Edible eyes or black food gel tube
• Ziploc bag

Reindeer Heart Cupcakes

You Need:

• Chocolate Frosting
• Mini Candy Canes
• Vanilla wafers or any cookie
• Edible eyes or black food gel tube
• Edible hearts (Wilton brand)

Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes

 

You Need:

• Vanilla white Frosting
• Mini round cookies
• Chocolate chips
• Coconut

Polar Bear Cupcakes

 

Holly Berry Cupcakes

 

 

Hot Cocoa Cupcakes

 

You Need:

• Chocolate Frosting
• Mini and regular size Candy Canes
• Mini marshmallows
• Cookie straws