Description
Snowman Cupcakes are a delightful way to celebrate the winter season! These fluffy vanilla cupcakes, topped with creamy buttercream and transformed into adorable snowmen using marshmallows and candy, are sure to bring smiles to your holiday gatherings. Easy to make and customize, they provide a fun baking experience for families while serving as a stunning centerpiece at any festive occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups buttercream frosting
- Mini marshmallows (for snowman heads and body)
- Candy corn or chocolate chips (for eyes and buttons)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately mix in dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg