Snowman Cupcakes are adorned with snowy-white frosting, and topped with charming snowman decorations. Perfect for festive celebrations or a sweet snowy day treat.
Snowman Cupcakes are a whimsical, adorable treat that’s perfect for the holiday season. Just look at these cute little guys!
Fluffy cupcakes, topped with smooth white frosting, transformed into adorable snowmen complete with colorful hats and cheerful faces. This is why I live for the holidays!
Whether you’re baking for a Christmas party or just for fun, these cute snowman cupcakes are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. They’re a great way to add some holiday spirit to your dessert table and are as much fun to make as they are to eat!
Snowman Cupcakes are a creative fun expression of holiday joy. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.
They bring the magic of winter and the fun of building snowmen indoors, making them the perfect addition to any holiday gathering.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create some adorable and tasty snowman cupcakes. Enjoy the process, share the joy, and have a very merry holiday season!
Common Questions About Snowman Cupcakes
Can I Use Any Cake Mix?
Absolutely! Feel free to use your favorite cupcake recipe or a box of cake mix in any flavor you like, be it vanilla, chocolate, or even red velvet. If you have a big color contrast from the frosting to the cake mix, all the more fun!
Can I Make These Cupcakes Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can bake these easy snowman cupcakes a day in advance. Just store them in an airtight container at room temperature and decorate them the next day.
What If I Don’t Have Gummy Streamers?
No problem! You can use strips of fondant, colored icing, or even fruit leather cut into strips for the hats. Sometimes you have to get a little creative. Just be sure to have fun with these delicious cupcakes!
Storage
Make sure you get the kids involved in making these. Frosted cupcakes are one of the most fun things to bake and decorate!
Refrigerator
Store any leftover cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure they’re covered to keep them fresh.
Freezer
You can freeze the undecorated cupcakes for up to a month. Thaw and decorate when you’re ready to serve.
Tips
These are an easy Christmas treat and I want to be sure everything goes smoothly for you. Check out these tips for the perfect cupcake!
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your eggs and oil are at room temperature for the best cake batter.
- Even Baking: Use a measuring cup or ice cream scoop for even distribution of batter in the cupcake liners.
- Cool Completely: Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the icing from melting.
- Be Creative: Have fun with the decorations – each snowman can have its own unique personality!
- Keep It Festive: Use holiday-themed cupcake liners for an extra festive touch.
Ingredients
One year we made these while watching White Christmas. I love that movie! Yummy treats in the oven only make it better.
- Box cake mix (plus ingredients like eggs and oil)
- White frosting
- Gummy streamers
- Sprinkles or jimmies
- Chocolate chips (for eyes)
- Miniature chocolate chips (for mouth)
- Candy corn (for noses)
- White sprinkling sugar (optional)
How to Make Snowman Cupcakes
Don’t worry, these snowmen cupcakes are a snap. Just follow these steps and you’ll get there in no time. Be sure to take a pic of the finished product and share it with us!
- Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions. Use a measuring cup or an ice cream scoop to distribute the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven according to the suggested time on the box. Insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake to check for doneness. If it comes out clean, the cupcakes are ready. Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a spatula or a butter knife to frost the cupcakes with the frosting, creating a smooth surface.
- To create the hat: Cut the gummy streamers to fit across the cupcakes. Place one gummy streamer on each cupcake about ⅓ from one side. Add sprinkles or jimmies in a color that matches the gummy streamer along the exposed top of the cupcake.
- To create the eyes and mouth: Use chocolate chips or black icing gel to create eyes and mouth on the snowman. Place them under the hats.
- Place a piece of candy corn for the nose. Sprinkle the snowman face with sprinkling sugar if desired.
- Let the decorated cupcakes set for a few minutes to ensure the frosting and decorations are secure.
Kitchen Supplies You’ll Need for Snowman Cupcakes
Don’t forget the cupcake liners! I love my silicone ones. They make an easy recipe even simpler!
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Spatula or butter knife
- Piping bag (optional)
- Pastry bag or small plastic bag (for piping frosting)
- Wire rack (for cooling)
What to Serve With Snowman Cupcakes
I know it’s tempting to buy your treats at the grocery store. Do it homemade, though! These adorable snowman cupcakes are just begging to be baked!
- A warm cup of hot cocoa or milk
- A selection of other holiday cookies and sweets
- As part of a Christmas party dessert table
- With a cup of coffee for the adults
Why You Should Make Snowman Cupcakes
When you pull these out at your next holiday party, you’ll see everyone’s faces light up. Fun treats like these bring even more holiday cheer to the season!
- Fun to Decorate: Great for getting kids involved in the kitchen.
- Festive: Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your holiday season.
- Versatile: Can be customized with different decorations to suit any holiday theme.
- Delicious: As tasty as they are cute!
- Perfect for Parties: Ideal for Christmas parties, school events, or a fun baking project on a cold day.
Variations and Add-Ins for Snowman Cupcakes
From the vanilla frosting to the carrot nose, these cupcakes are just plain fun. Let me know in the comments how your cute Christmas cupcakes turned out. I love hearing from you!
- Different Flavors: Try different types of cake mix like spice cake or carrot cake for a twist.
- Edible Decor: Use mini marshmallows, chocolate sticks, or pretzel sticks for arms.
- Colorful Frosting: Add food coloring to your frosting for colorful snowman outfits.
- Candy Decorations: Experiment with different candies for the faces, like mini M&Ms or butterscotch chips.
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Snowman Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces cake mix 1 box of your favorite variety – such as vanilla or chocolate
- Ingredients required by the cake mix usually eggs, oil, and water
- white frosting you can use store-bought or homemade
- 4 strips gummy streamers split and cut in half to make 12 pieces
- Sprinkles or jimmies orange, blue, red, green
- Chocolate chips or black icing gel for eyes
- Miniature chocolate chips for the mouth
- Candy corn for noses
- White sprinkling sugar optional
Instructions
Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions. Use a measuring cup or an ice cream scoop to distribute the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven according to the suggested time on the box. Insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake to check for doneness. If it comes out clean, the cupcakes are ready. Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a spatula or a butter knife to frost the cupcakes with the frosting, creating a smooth surface.
Create the hat
- Cut the gummy streamers to fit across the cupcakes. Place one gummy streamer on each cupcake about ⅓ from one side. Add sprinkles or jimmies in a color that matches the gummy streamer along the exposed top of the cupcake.
Create the eyes and mouth
- Use chocolate chips or black icing gel to create eyes and mouth on the snowman. Place them under the hats.
- Place a piece of candy corn for the nose. Sprinkle the snowman face with sprinkling sugar if desired.
- Let the decorated cupcakes set for a few minutes to ensure the frosting and decorations are secure.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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