Snowman Cupcakes

These snowman cupcakes are festive fun for the whole family or for a holiday party.

Simple & Easy: With a very busy holiday season, this quick and easy recipe is one less thing to worry about.

ingredients

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

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Divide the batter evenly amongst the lined cupcake tins and bake according to package directions.

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As the cupcakes cool, use an electric mixer to beat together butter, confectioners’ sugar, and milk together until creamy.

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

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Dip each frosted cupcake in a bowl of sugar for a sparkly snowman face.

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Snowman Cupcakes

These snowman cupcakes are festive fun for the whole family or for a holiday party.

Simple & Easy: With a very busy holiday season, this quick and easy recipe is one less thing to worry about.

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ingredients

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

Combine Ingredients:

Divide the batter evenly amongst the lined cupcake tins and bake according to package directions.

Fill Cupcake Liners With Cake Batter:

As the cupcakes cool, use an electric mixer to beat together butter, confectioners’ sugar, and milk together until creamy.

Make Buttercream Frosting:

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

Frost Cupcakes:

Dip each frosted cupcake in a bowl of sugar for a sparkly snowman face.

Dip Cupcakes:

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