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    Christmas Cupcake Recipes: 20 Jolly Holiday Cupcakes 

    Published: Nov 6, 2018 · Modified: Dec 20, 2024 by Candi Elm · This post may contain affiliate links

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    The holidays are right around the corner! Whether you are planning a big Christmas party, hosting Christmas this year, or are just looking for a smaller treat your family can enjoy this season, these Christmas cupcake recipes are always a great option!

    They are just the right amount of cake, and there are so many things you can do with a simple cupcake! Here are 20 creative Christmas and holiday Cupcake Ideas you can use for classroom parties, house parties, or anywhere else you might need them!

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    20 Jolly Christmas Cupcake Recipes

    20 Christmas Cupcake Recipes and Ideas

    Gingerbread Cupcakes

    This gingerbread cupcake is a moist, delicious spicy cake balanced by creamy brown sugar frosting.

    Santa Hat Cupcakes

    These Santa hat cupcakes are so easy to make and sure to be a favorite at any holiday party!

    Hot Chocolate Christmas Cupcakes

    Using a box cake mix and adding hot chocolate and fun candy on top.

    Melting Snowman Cupcakes

    Our melting snowmen start with simply baking cupcakes. Then from there a little frosting, some marshmallows and a bit of food gel finish them off.

    Christmas Cupcakes

    These decorated cupcakes use candy melts to make Christmas Trees and Wreaths. The possibilities are endless.

    Christmas Cupcakes with Printable Toppers

    Use either homemade or store-bought cupcakes and print these sweet Reindeer toppers and they will be the hit of the party.

    Tricolor Christmas Cupcakes

    Very Merry Tricolor Christmas Cupcakes in red, green and white have a hint of peppermint! See how easy it is to turn plain cupcakes into colorful marble cupcakes and frosting, just like fancy café-style confections.

    Christmas Wreath Cupcakes

    Christmas Wreath Cupcakes are a sweet treat everyone will love this merry season. They’re a festive addition to any holiday party and make a great edible gift.

    Santa Cupcakes

    Santa and Reindeer cupcakes are simple to make with just a few ingredients. The kids will want to help with these.

    Peppermint Cupcakes

    These easy Peppermint Cupcakes with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting are an amazing Christmas dessert recipe for your holiday parties.

    20 Jolly Christmas Cupcake Recipes

    More Jolly Holiday Cupcake Ideas

    Santa’s Workshop Cupcakes

    If you’re looking for an easy, cute Christmas cupcake idea, consider these Santa’s Workshop Cupcakes!

    Sparkling Snowman Cupcakes

    If you need a holiday dessert idea with high impact that can be made in a small amount of time, these Sparkling Snowman Cupcakes are perfect! They’re cute, easy to make, and they really do sparkle!

    Christmas Tree Cupcake Cones

    Make some adorable cupcakes inside a cone for a Christmas Tree Cupcake.

    Christmas Tree Cupcakes
    Oh, what fun it is… to make and eat holiday treats! Celebrate PEEPSmas and get creative with something special for the holiday season.

    Peppermint Crunch Cupcakes

    These cupcakes are loaded with peppermint crunch candy and Turbinado sugar.

    Reindeer Cupcakes

    Reindeer Cupcakes will look great on the dessert table for your upcoming holiday parties or make them for kid’s classroom parties.

    Snow Buddy Cupcakes

    No baking needed with these cupcakes. Just get your decorating supplies and you are set.

    Eggnog Cupcakes

    If you love eggnog, these gluten-free eggnog cupcakes will make your day. Feel free to use regular or dairy-free eggnog in this recipe!

    Peppermint Bark Cupcakes

    A perfect combination of cocoa and peppermint in this delicious cupcake. Complete with Peppermint Bark and a Candy Cane on top.

    20 Christmas Cupcake Recipes for your Holiday Season.

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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is the recipe developer and food photographer at A Day In Candiland where she has been sharing Encouragement, Recipes, and Afternoon Tea Ideas since 2012. Candi currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoying life to the fullest.

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