29 Cute Christmas Cupcakes & Decorating Ideas

If you want to do some holiday baking, you’re going to love these cute Christmas cupcakes. They’re all easy to make and look really special. There are plenty of different cupcakes to choose from and you can get creative with the decorating if you like, to personalize them even more. Whichever recipe you choose to make first, consider doubling up, since these will disappear fast!

Easy Reindeer Cupcakes

Cute Christmas cupcakes decorated with chocolate reindeer and pretzels. — Easy Reindeer Cupcakes. Photo credit: xoxoBella

These cute reindeer cupcakes are perfect for Christmas, and it’s never too early to start planning what you’re going to make. They’re made with chocolate cake mix, so the prep work is straightforward, and the cakes are then finished off with chocolate frosting and your preferred toppings. Add these cupcakes to your Christmas baking list this year and you’ll be glad you did.
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Santa Cupcakes

These cute Christmas cupcakes are adorned with marshmallows and adorable Santa Claus faces. — Santa Cupcakes. Photo credit: xoxoBella

You’re going to love these easy Santa cupcakes. It’s always fun to make a Christmas cupcake recipe and this one is simple. The holiday cupcakes look so cute! They’re made with boxed cake mix, frosting and little candy decorations. These shortcuts mean you can make the Christmas cupcakes in record time with hardly any effort.
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Gingerbread Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Christmas-themed gingerbread cupcakes adorned with festive icing and sprinkles. — Gingerbread Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Do you love gingerbread cookies? If so you have to make these Gingerbread cupcakes for the holiday season! These just might be my favorite Christmas cupcakes full of warm spices. Perfect for holiday parties or an easy Christmas time dessert.
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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

Christmas-themed cupcakes decorated as chocolate trees. — Strawberry Filled Cupcakes. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

These strawberry filled cupcakes are perfect for the holidays! Make easy Christmas tree cupcakes filled with fresh strawberries for a fun and festive dessert.
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Fudgy Vegan Brownie Cupcakes

Christmas cupcakes with gold icing and gold sprinkles make the perfect festive treat for any holiday gathering. — Fudgy Vegan Brownie Cupcakes. Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

This is a one-bowl vegan brownie cupcakes recipe using only 9 ingredients. So grab your muffin tin and bake away.
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Festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipe with Buttercream Icing

Festive Christmas cupcakes displayed on a white stand, adorned with vibrant green frosting. — Festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipe with Buttercream Icing. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

The most ADORABLE Christmas tree cupcakes! These Christmas cupcakes use cake mix – but we doctor it up to make it even BETTER! Easy to decorate.
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Santa Cupcakes

Cute Christmas cupcakes on a wooden table. — Santa Cupcakes. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Santa Cupcakes are the perfect treat for your Christmas party! Made with vanilla cupcakes and white buttercream frosting in different colors, this Santa cupcake recipe is delicious. This holiday season, spruce up your dessert table
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Polar Bear Cupcakes

Polar Bear Cupcakes are a fun and adorable way to add holiday cheer to any event. Incredibly delicious, combining soft and fluffy vanilla cupcakes with creamy frosting and white candy melts.
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Santa Hat Cupcakes

A cute cupcake with a Santa hat on top. — Santa Hat Cupcakes. Photo credit: Fun Money Mom.

These adorable Santa Hat Cupcakes are a festive holiday treat that kids of all ages will love! Easy to make and super fun to eat, they’re guaranteed to be a huge hit at all your Christmas parties.
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Adorable Snowman Cupcakes

Cute cupcakes decorated with snowmen and candy canes. — Adorable Snowman Cupcakes. Photo credit: The Savvy Mama Lifestyle.

It isn’t Christmas without some treats for the family to enjoy. The kids and I love to get into the kitchen to make cute desserts. These Snowman Christmas Cupcakes might be the cutest creation ever! They’re made from a white cake mix box, but decorated on top with an Oreo Cookie to look like a snowman wearing earmuffs.
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Santa’S Belt Cupcakes

Cute Christmas cupcakes featuring Santa Claus. — Santa’S Belt Cupcakes. Photo credit: Cooking with Carlee.

These cute Santa belt cupcakes are an easy and super fun way to bring the ho ho ho to your Christmas holiday!
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Tree Forest Winter Cupcakes

Three Christmas cupcakes with sprigs of rosemary on top. — Tree Forest Winter Cupcakes. Photo credit: Fantabulosity.

Tree Forest Winter Cupcakes are incredibly easy to assemble, for any winter themed party or holiday get together! An easy Christmas tree cupcake or for a woodland forest birthday party!
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Christmas Tree Cupcakes

These Christmas tree cupcakes may look difficult to make, but they are actually very simple. Fudgy chocolate chip cupcakes piled high with deep green buttercream frosting, multi coloured sprinkles and a pretty gold star to resemble Christmas trees! No-one will be able to resist these festive sweet treats!
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Gingerbread Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Cute Christmas gingerbread cupcakes with icing and cinnamon sticks. — Gingerbread Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Photo credit: Simply Stacie.

Indulge in the soft and moist Gingerbread Cupcakes this Christmas, a beautiful holiday dessert decadently spiced and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. These show-stopping treats are sure to be the star of any festive gathering, delivering that perfect blend of warmth and sweetness.
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Cute Gingerbread Man Cupcakes

Three cute gingerbread cupcakes decorated with smiley faces and pine cones, perfect for Christmas. — Cute Gingerbread Man Cupcakes. Photo credit: Two Kids and a Coupon.

Create the cutest Christmas cupcakes ever with this fun and easy gingerbread man design. Here is how to make them for your family!
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Santa Hat Cupcake Recipe For Christmas

Cute Christmas cupcakes with santa hats on a plate. — Santa Hat Cupcake Recipe For Christmas. Photo credit: Low Carb No Carb.

Learn How to Make a Christmas Santa Hat Cupcake Recipe for your next Holiday Party. This Easy Santa Hat Cupcakes Christmas Dessert is Easy To Make, Super Cute and Festive with Keto Cupcakes made with Almond Flour and Sugar-Free Frosting everyone loves.
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Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Cute Christmas cupcakes decorated with green frosting and sprinkles. — Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes. Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

These Christmas Tree Cupcakes are easier than they look and are such a fun and festive dessert for holiday parties!
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Cute & Easy Reindeer Cupcakes

Cute Christmas cupcakes featuring Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. — Cute & Easy Reindeer Cupcakes. Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

These Reindeer Cupcakes bring the magic of Christmas in the form of chocolate cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting and candy decorations! Made with a doctored-up boxed cake mix!
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Chocolate Snowman Cupcakes

Cute Christmas cupcakes featuring snowmen with candy cane arms and pretzel hats. — Chocolate Snowman Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These chocolate snowman cupcakes combine rich, moist chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting and are decorated to look just like snowmen.
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Snow Globe Cupcakes With Gelatin Bubbles

Cute Christmas cupcakes decorated with snow globes and snowmen. — Snow Globe Cupcakes With Gelatin Bubbles. Photo credit: Sugar Hero.

These gorgeous Snow Globe Cupcakes are topped with edible gelatin bubbles. That’s right–you can eat both the cupcakes AND the globe! They look so amazing and impressive, and are perfect for the holidays!
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Cute Christmas cupcakes with a red and white striped straw. — Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. Photo credit: Bakerita.

These Hot Chocolate Cupcakes are topped with a fluffy, toasted marshmallow frosting! You’ll love these decadent cupcakes that taste just like hot chocolate.
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Christmas Tree Cupcakes

These adorable Christmas Tree Cupcakes make the perfect dessert for the holidays. Made with cupcakes, ice cream cones, and a few other simple ingredients, they’re easy enough that the kids can join in the cupcake making fun!
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Nutter Butter Reindeer Cupcakes

Cute Christmas cupcakes, shaped like reindeer, displayed on a plate. — Nutter Butter Reindeer Cupcakes. Photo credit: Fun Money Mom.

These adorable Nutter Butter Reindeer Cupcakes will be a huge hit at your next Christmas party! Top moist, fudgy cupcakes with a rich and creamy peanut butter frosting, then add a chocolate covered Nutter Butter cookie decorated to look just like Santa’s reindeer. Add a little candy nose and you’ve got the perfect holiday treat!
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Grinch Cupcakes Recipe

We all know that the Grinch stole Christmas, but these Grinch cupcakes will steal your heart! They’re not only adorable, but taste divine. You’ve got to serve these festive Grinch-style sweets this holiday season!
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Christmas Cupcakes

These delicious homemade vanilla cupcakes are topped with homemade buttercream frosting that’s swirled with white and green, then topped with sprinkles for a festive Christmas Cupcake! Feel free to use a boxed vanilla cake mix to make this Christmas dessert recipe even easier!
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Grinch Cupcakes

Christmas cupcakes with festive green frosting and a sprinkling of red for a delightful holiday treat. — Grinch Cupcakes. Photo credit: Julie’s Eats and Treats.

If you love the Grinch you need to make these fun, cute and delicious Grinch Cupcakes this holiday season! A homemade peppermint flavored cupcake that is topped with homemade peppermint buttercream, decorated with green sugar and heart sprinkles for the perfect Grinch effect!
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Snowman Cupcakes

Cute Christmas cupcakes with icing and marshmallows in the shape of snowmen. — Snowman Cupcakes. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

Snowman cupcakes are super cute and fun Christmas cupcakes made with a chocolate cupcake base, and decorated with marshmallows and frosting!
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Easy Gingerbread Man Cupcakes

Cute Christmas cupcakes with icing and decorations. — Easy Gingerbread Man Cupcakes. Photo credit: The Little Blog of Vegan.

Take your gingerbread cookies to the next level with these Easy Gingerbread Man Cupcakes. Yes, I said cupcakes! Delicious maple and ginger cupcakes topped with a ginger Swiss meringue buttercream, decorated with maple and gingerbread men biscuits.
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Easy Polar Bear Cupcakes

Three Christmas-themed cupcakes with polar bears on them. — Easy Polar Bear Cupcakes. Photo credit: The Little Blog of Vegan.

A coconut flavoured cupcake, topped with a vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream, coated in desiccated coconut, with a dairy-free white chocolate Oreo polar bear and marshmallow details.
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