Snowmen Cupcakes
Delightfully rich chocolate cupcakes decorated to resemble snowmen, perfect for winter festivities and family fun.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened important for batter texture
- 2 large eggs room temperature for best results
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups milk can use any type of milk
For Decoration
- 1 batch white frosting store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips for snowman eyes
- 1 cup orange candy or icing for the nose
- 1 cup marshmallows for decorative features
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat everything together until smooth and creamy.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
Baking
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Once baked, cool the cupcakes in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating
- Spread the white frosting generously on top of each cooled cupcake.
- Decorate with mini chocolate chips for eyes, use orange candy for noses, and add marshmallows for hats.
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Notes
Involve kids in decorating to increase engagement and fun. For variations, consider using different flavors and decorations.