15 Best Christmas Cupcakes
Baking Christmas cupcakes and looking for easy cupcake ideas to get creative in the kitchen? Well this amazing Christmas cupcake recipes collection is packed with festive inspiration.

Whether your hosting a sophisticated Christmas party or having a bit of fun baking with the kids over the Christmas Holidays, we have the ultimate list of Christmas cupcake ideas.
From bright and colorful cupcakes covered in sparkles to nostalgic full flavor Christmas treats that bring back lovely Christmas memories. Baking Christmas cupcakes is fun and rewarding. So whatever the reason your making holiday cupcakes there's something for everyone.
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Reindeer Cupcakes
These gorgeous vanilla and chocolate Christmas red nose reindeer cupcakes make the perfect festive treat. Reindeer Christmas cupcakes look super cute and taste delicious too.
These cheeky Rudolph the reindeer themed cupcakes would make a perfect DIY Christmas gift.
If your not a big fan of fondant icing you could add your favorite red candy's for the reindeer's nose, the red M&Ms would be perfect for this.
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Christmas Pudding Cupcakes
A delicious Christmas pudding cupcake recipe. Themed on classic English Xmas plum puddings, it's an easy to make yet spectacular Christmas cupcake idea.
Whether you know them as plum pudding's or figgy pudding these pudding cupcakes a are an unmistakable Christmas icon.
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Christmas Candy Cupcakes
Fluffy moist vanilla cupcake sponge topped with snow white glaze icing and red fondant, creating the best Christmas candy cupcakes ever. This is such a fun festive candy cane inspired cupcake recipe that tastes absolutely delicious.
These Christmas cupcakes are decorated with fondant lollipops and colorful ribbons creating perfect Christmas themed treats.
Candy cane cupcakes are always a great crowd pleaser at our Christmas parties and are one of the first cupcakes to disappear from the dessert table.
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Snowman Face Cupcakes
This adorable snowman cupcakes recipe idea is easy to make. They're a brilliant addition to the Christmas day festivities and they look great on our Christmas dessert table.
You may recognize this super cute snowman face character from the 1982 animation “The Snowman” Christmas movie. We watch it every holiday season and I'd definitely recommend you do too.
The moist chocolate sponge cake topped with a sugary fondant just works so well together.
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Christmas Cupcakes
These Christmas cupcakes are absolutely beautiful, the moist vanilla cupcake sponge topped with vanilla buttercream and decorated in fun festive ways taste so yummy.
The Preppy Kitchen makes an amazing display of seasonal cupcakes and these Christmas cupcakes are no exception.
This recipe has easy to follow instructions for 5 differently decorated festive and fun cupcakes.
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Christmas Light Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes topped with delicious vanilla buttercream frosting and embellished with a string of M&M Christmas lights. How adorable are these Christmas Light Cupcakes?
This Christmas light cupcake recipe is easy to make and super easy to decorate, this would be a great recipe to make with the kids. I love the bright festive colors on these Christmas cupcakes, as the cupcakes are so easy to decorate. I think they would make a brilliant addition to a Christmas bake sale.
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Christmas Santa Cupcakes
Another Christmas cupcake recipe to bake with your little ones, I love how easy to decorate these Santa cupcakes are.
With a few simple ingredients you'll have yourself a batch of very festive and colorful Christmas cupcakes to share with friends. You can make these cupcakes even better if you change up the candy toppings to your favorites.
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Christmas Cake Cupcakes
These very classy and sophisticated mini fruitcakes are so beautiful, and would look amazing at any Christmas party. This Christmas fruitcake cupcake recipe is filled with traditional fruit, nuts and even a dash of brandy
If you plan to make these cupcakes for your little ones you can easily substitute the brandy for orange juice instead. These gorgeous Christmas cupcakes are definitely a crowd pleaser.
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream
Hot chocolate cupcakes topped with marshmallow buttercream and sprinkled with crushed candy canes and mini marshmallows. These cupcakes wouldn't be complete without its cute little candy cane handle, making these cupcakes look like mini mugs of hot cocoa.
These cupcakes make Christmas extra fun, I mean you cant hold one of these without smiling as you bring it to your lips, pretending to take a sip. The great thing about these fun festive cupcakes is that they go really well with a mug of your very own hot cocoa.
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Gingerbread Cupcakes {with Cream Cheese Frosting}
If there's one thing I love about Christmas time, its making gingerbread men with my kids. This Gingerbread cupcake recipe looks so fabulous, the gingerbread sponge topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting, its the perfect combination.
Christmas gingerbread cupcakes take less than an hour to make, so its the perfect recipe to make over the holidays as you'll get to spend more time with friends and family.
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Chocolate Orange Christmas Cupcakes
Chocolate orange is such a classic Christmas flavor combination, I think that's what makes this the perfect Christmas cupcake recipe.
The moist chocolate orange cupcake sponge topped with a delicious chocolate buttercream frosting, you can even add a few sprinkles to add a little Christmas sparkle to each cupcake.
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Christmas Tree Cupcakes
You can't get more Christmassy than a Christmas tree topped cupcake. These Christmas cupcakes have a delicious chocolate sponge base then topped with green vanilla buttercream frosting.
This recipe could be a great one to make with kids, as they can get really creative with this recipe and decorate the mini Christmas trees any way they like.
Thinking about getting creative, you could also add a flavor to the buttercream icing too, peppermint would be a great festive flavor to add in.
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BBC Christmas Cupcakes
Christmas is the perfect time to be creative, this recipe by BBC Good Food is perfect if you want free rein on how you want your Christmas cupcakes to look.
You start off by baking some vanilla sponge cupcakes then ice each cake with vanilla buttercream icing then decorate anything Christmas themed. Add a little color by adding a few drops of green food coloring, this would be perfect for making Christmas trees or wreaths. Then sprinkle some magic by adding sweets, sprinkles or white chocolate stars, Well any Xmas candy you like literally, just have fun with it.
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Christmas Melted Snowman Cupcakes
This melted snowman cupcake recipe is super quick and easy to decorate. I think these snowman cupcakes look really sweet, it just melts your heart and feel a little sad that snow doesn't last forever.
This Christmas cupcake recipe uses a delicious chocolate sponge as the base. Topped with an amazing marshmallow icing and decorated with a marshmallow snowman on each cupcake. The perfect Xmas movie night cupcakes to serve watching Disneys Frozen movie, your never to old for a Disney movie lol.
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Grinch Cupcakes
You can't have a Christmas without thinking of Mr Grinch, and what better way to show your love for Dr Seuss 's Christmas stories than to make a Christmas Grinch cupcake.
These Mr Grinch cupcakes look absolutely fabulous, the brightly colored icing depicts the Grinch perfectly. I think that even the Grinch himself would be happy at the sight of these deliciously tasty Christmas cupcakes in his honer.
Whether you're hosting a sophisticated Christmas party or having a bit of fun baking with the kids over the Christmas Holidays, we have the ultimate list of Christmas cupcake ideas.
From bright and colorful cupcakes covered in sparkles to nostalgic full flavor, Christmas treats bring back lovely Christmas memories. Baking Christmas cupcakes is fun and rewarding. So whatever the reason you are making holiday cupcakes there's something for everyone.
1 of 15
Reindeer Cupcakes
These gorgeous vanilla and chocolate Christmas red-nose reindeer cupcakes make the perfect festive treat. Reindeer Christmas cupcakes look super cute and taste delicious too.
These cheeky Rudolph the reindeer-themed cupcakes would make a perfect DIY Christmas gift.
If you are not a big fan of fondant icing you could add your favorite red candies for the reindeer's nose, the red M&Ms would be perfect for this.
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Christmas Pudding Cupcakes
A delicious Christmas pudding cupcake recipe. Themed on classic English Xmas plum puddings, it's an easy-to-make yet spectacular Christmas cupcake idea.
Whether you know them as plum pudding or figgy pudding these pudding cupcakes are an unmistakable Christmas icon.
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Christmas Candy Cupcakes
Fluffy moist vanilla cupcake sponge topped with snow white glaze icing and red fondant, creating the best Christmas candy cupcakes ever. This is such a fun festive candy cane-inspired cupcake recipe that tastes absolutely delicious.
These Christmas cupcakes are decorated with fondant lollipops and colorful ribbons creating perfect Christmas-themed treats.
Candy cane cupcakes are always a great crowd-pleaser at our Christmas parties and are one of the first cupcakes to disappear from the dessert table.
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Snowman Face Cupcakes
This adorable snowman cupcakes recipe idea is easy to make. They're a brilliant addition to the Christmas day festivities and they look great on our Christmas dessert table.
You may recognize this super cute snowman face character from the 1982 animation “The Snowman” Christmas movie. We watch it every holiday season and I'd definitely recommend you do too.
The moist chocolate sponge cake topped with a sugary fondant just works so well together.
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Christmas Cupcakes
These Christmas cupcakes are absolutely beautiful, the moist vanilla cupcake sponge topped with vanilla buttercream and decorated in fun festive ways taste so yummy.
The Preppy Kitchen makes an amazing display of seasonal cupcakes and these Christmas cupcakes are no exception.
This recipe has easy to follow instructions for 5 differently decorated festive and fun cupcakes.
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Christmas Light Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes topped with delicious vanilla buttercream frosting and embellished with a string of M&M Christmas lights. How adorable are these Christmas Light Cupcakes?
This Christmas light cupcake recipe is easy to make and super easy to decorate, this would be a great recipe to make with the kids. I love the bright festive colors on these Christmas cupcakes, as the cupcakes are so easy to decorate. I think they would make a brilliant addition to a Christmas bake sale.
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Christmas Santa Cupcakes
Another Christmas cupcake recipe to bake with your little ones, I love how easy to decorate these Santa cupcakes are.
With a few simple ingredients you'll have yourself a batch of very festive and colorful Christmas cupcakes to share with friends. You can make these cupcakes even better if you change up the candy toppings to your favorites.
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Christmas Cake Cupcakes
These very classy and sophisticated mini fruitcakes are so beautiful, and would look amazing at any Christmas party. This Christmas fruitcake cupcake recipe is filled with traditional fruit, nuts and even a dash of brandy
If you plan to make these cupcakes for your little ones you can easily substitute the brandy for orange juice instead. These gorgeous Christmas cupcakes are definitely a crowd pleaser.
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream
Hot chocolate cupcakes topped with marshmallow buttercream and sprinkled with crushed candy canes and mini marshmallows. These cupcakes wouldn't be complete without its cute little candy cane handle, making these cupcakes look like mini mugs of hot cocoa.
These cupcakes make Christmas extra fun, I mean you cant hold one of these without smiling as you bring it to your lips, pretending to take a sip. The great thing about these fun festive cupcakes is that they go really well with a mug of your very own hot cocoa.
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Gingerbread Cupcakes {with Cream Cheese Frosting}
If there's one thing I love about Christmas time, its making gingerbread men with my kids. This Gingerbread cupcake recipe looks so fabulous, the gingerbread sponge topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting, its the perfect combination.
Christmas gingerbread cupcakes take less than an hour to make, so its the perfect recipe to make over the holidays as you'll get to spend more time with friends and family.
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Chocolate Orange Christmas Cupcakes
Chocolate orange is such a classic Christmas flavor combination, I think that's what makes this the perfect Christmas cupcake recipe.
The moist chocolate orange cupcake sponge topped with a delicious chocolate buttercream frosting, you can even add a few sprinkles to add a little Christmas sparkle to each cupcake.
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Christmas Tree Cupcakes
You can't get more Christmassy than a Christmas tree topped cupcake. These Christmas cupcakes have a delicious chocolate sponge base then topped with green vanilla buttercream frosting.
This recipe could be a great one to make with kids, as they can get really creative with this recipe and decorate the mini Christmas trees any way they like.
Thinking about getting creative, you could also add a flavor to the buttercream icing too, peppermint would be a great festive flavor to add in.
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BBC Christmas Cupcakes
Christmas is the perfect time to be creative, this recipe by BBC Good Food is perfect if you want free rein on how you want your Christmas cupcakes to look.
You start off by baking some vanilla sponge cupcakes then ice each cake with vanilla buttercream icing then decorate anything Christmas themed. Add a little color by adding a few drops of green food coloring, this would be perfect for making Christmas trees or wreaths. Then sprinkle some magic by adding sweets, sprinkles or white chocolate stars, Well any Xmas candy you like literally, just have fun with it.
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Christmas Melted Snowman Cupcakes
This melted snowman cupcake recipe is super quick and easy to decorate. I think these snowman cupcakes look really sweet, it just melts your heart and feel a little sad that snow doesn't last forever.
This Christmas cupcake recipe uses a delicious chocolate sponge as the base. Topped with an amazing marshmallow icing and decorated with a marshmallow snowman on each cupcake. The perfect Xmas movie night cupcakes to serve watching Disneys Frozen movie, your never to old for a Disney movie lol.
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Grinch Cupcakes
You can't have a Christmas without thinking of Mr. Grinch, and what better way to show your love for Dr. Seuss's Christmas stories than to make a Christmas Grinch cupcake?
These Mr. Grinch cupcakes look absolutely fabulous; the brightly colored icing depicts the Grinch perfectly. I think that even the Grinch himself would be happy at the sight of these deliciously tasty Christmas cupcakes in his honor.
15 Best Christmas Cupcakes
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Ingredients
- Snowman Cupcakes LoveFoodFeed.com
- Reindeer Cupcakes LoveFoodFeed.com
- Christmas Candy Cupcakes LoveFoodFeed.com
- Christmas Pudding Cupcakes LoveFoodFeed.com
- Christmas Cupcakes The Preppy Kitchen
- Christmas Light Cupcakes Bakedbree.com
- Christmas Santa Cupcakes Allrecipes.com
- Christmas Cake Cupcakes BBCgoodfood.com
- Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream Belleofthekitchen.com
- Gingerbread Cupcakes Cookingclassy.com
- Chocolate Orange Christmas Cupcakes Oetker.co.uk
- Christmas Tree Cupcakes Janespatisserie.com
- Christmas cupcakes BBCgoodfood.com
- Christmas Melted Snowman Cupcakes Olivemagazine.com
- Grinch Cupcakes Tastemade.com
Instructions
- Select your favorite cupcake recipe's!
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep your Christmas cupcakes in and have a Merry Xmas!
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Great selection of Xmas cupcakes, I would love to see a Mistletoe cupcake or cheeky elf on the shelf cupcake?
Thanks Siri, I will add them to the list hopefully we will have them up for next Xmas.
The Grinch is my favorite cupcake, as you always feel naughty biting into the thick buttercream icing. 😁🧁🎄
“It’s because I’m green, isn’t it?” Maybe these green peppermint cream Christmas trees will go with your Grinch cupcakes.