Snowman Cupcakes

Snowman cupcakes are a fun and festive treat to make during the winter holidays. They are a great activity for kids and can be decorated in various creative ways.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Snowman Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 unit Eggs
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips
• 12 unit Orange candy-coated chocolates
• 24 unit Pretzel sticks
• 2 tablespoon Black decorating gel
• 2 tablespoon Orange decorating gel
• 2 tablespoon White decorating gel

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and water to make the glaze.
10. Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the glaze and let them set.
11. Use the black decorating gel to draw eyes, mouth, and buttons on each cupcake.
12. Use the orange decorating gel to make a carrot-shaped nose.
13. Use the white decorating gel to make snowflake patterns on the cupcakes.
14. Place two pretzel sticks on each cupcake to resemble arms.
15. Press two orange candy-coated chocolates into each cupcake to make the snowman's buttons.
16. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.