Adorable Snowman Cupcakes: An Easy Holiday Dessert

These adorable snowman cupcakes are easy and fun to make with the kids! Using a simple boxed cake mix, and decorating frosting, you’ll have a cute, festive, and tasty holiday treat!

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INGREDIENTS

Step-by-step instructions!

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Prepare cupcakes according to package’s directions. Add oil and eggs to the mix, mixing until combined.

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Transfer the batter to lined cupcake tins and bake (according to package directions)

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Allow them to cool completely before decorating. As the cupcakes cool, use an electric mixer to beat together butter, confectioners’ sugar and milk.

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Use an offset spatula to frost each cupcake with a hefty amount of buttercream.

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Dip these cupcakes in coconut flakes instead of sugar for a different type of snow look on top.

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