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Reindeer Cupcakes

Little hands will enjoy transforming these easy-to-make frosted chocolate cupcakes into mini-reindeers.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 1 hour 45 min
Makes: 24 cupcakes
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1box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® cake mix (any non-swirl flavor)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
Chocolate shot
24large pretzel twists
24miniature marshmallows
24red cinnamon candies
24small red gumdrops
1.Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make and cool cake as directed on box for 24 cupcakes.
2.Frost cupcakes with frosting. Sprinkle chocolate shot over tops of cupcakes.
3.For each cupcake, cut pretzel twist in half; arrange on cupcake for reindeer antlers. Cut miniature marshmallow in half; arrange on cupcake for eyes. Center gumdrop below marshmallow halves for nose. Place red cinnamon candy below gumdrop for mouth. Store loosely covered.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude directions on cake mix box.
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Do-Ahead Tip
Save time during the holidays! Freeze these cupcakes in an airtight freezer container up to 4 months. Decorate the frozen cupcakes; they'll thaw while you're decorating.
Special Touch
Bake these festive cupcakes in holiday-themed baking cups for even more holiday spirit!

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 270 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 2g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 310mg; Total Carbohydrate 43g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 28g); Protein 2Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 6Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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