Decorating Cupcake For Christmas Ideas

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45+ Easy Christmas Cupcakes for Your Holiday Dessert Table

Delight guests with these adorable creations.

When it comes to Christmas treats, we say the more, the merrier, especially if we're talking about cupcakes. The great thing about Christmas cupcakes is that you can work with virtually any of your favorite festive flavors. They're the perfect addition to a Christmas party or holiday dinner, especially when paired with Christmas cookies or a Christmas cake.

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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Decked with glitter and iced snowflakes, these cupcakes are a sweet and glamorous way to celebrate the holidays.

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Christmas Tree Cupcakes

The jaw-dropping stack of icing on this cupcake hides a sneaky secret: A sugar cone, which keeps it from collapsing.

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Cupcake Wreath

This pretty dessert combines individual cupcakes to create one big holiday masterpiece.

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Christmas Candy Cupcakes

Enjoy tiny treats with trimmings such as M&Ms and marshmallows. Pressed Laffy Taffy leaves lend a festive touch.

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White Cupcakes with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

Topped with crushed candy cane, these mild, pepperminty treasures are a simple, elegant delight.

Get the recipe at Brown Sugar.

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Andes Mint Grasshopper Cupcakes

The minty frosting on this cupcake is not only refreshing, but also fluffy and tasty.

Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.

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Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes

You'll love decorating these cute chocolate reindeer cupcakes. Don't forget a red M&M for Rudolph's nose!

Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

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Sugar Plum Fairy Cupcakes

In an ode to the Nutcracker, these vanilla and nutmeg cupcakes filled with fruity jam are positively whimsical!

Get the recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.

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Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pretzel Cheesecake Cupcakes

There's so much going on in this one cupcake that you might not need any other desserts! All your favorite flavors come together in one sweet and salty bite.

Get the recipe at Baker by Nature.

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Baileys Chocolate Cupcakes

The whipped chocolate Baileys buttercream on this cupcake sounds like something we'd like to just eat straight from the bowl.

Get the recipe at Liv for Cake.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes With Cinnamon Browned Butter Buttercream

Say it with us again: Cinnamon. Browned. Butter. Buttercream. If the most luscious frosting ever isn't enough to have you already turning on the oven, the gorgeous dollops on these cupcakes only add to their beauty.

Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

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Peppermint Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes

If you like your desserts minty, this is the Christmas cupcake recipe for you. Candy cane crumbles, a festive Andes mint, and candy cane-infused buttercream frosting are complemented by a rich chocolate cake.

Get the recipe at The Creative Bite.

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Snowman Cupcakes

After you frost these cheerful cupcakes, little ones will want to help decorate them. You can use Reese's Holiday Bells for the snowman's hat, as shown here, or any rounded chocolate candy of your choosing.

Get the recipe at Cooking Classy.

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White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Don't be surprised if all your dinner guests want to Instagram these beauties. The two-toned green and white frosting looks irresistible with crushed candy canes and coarse sugar sprinkles atop it.

Get the recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.

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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Enjoy your favorite winter drink in cupcake form. This decadent recipe calls for plenty of cocoa powder, dry hot chocolate mix, and mini marshmallows.

Get the recipe at Spoonful of Flavor.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cupcakes

Satisfy your sweet and salty cravings with this chocolatey recipe.

Get the recipe at The Cake Blog.

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Polar Bear Cupcakes

This absolutely adorable dessert is made with white chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

Get the recipe at Hungry Happenings.

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Red Velvet Cupcakes

This blogger calls her cupcake the absolute best red velvet recipe.

Get the recipe at The Cookie Rookie.

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Reindeer Cupcakes

Kids will love decorating these wide-eyed reindeers—don't forget about Rudolph!

Get the recipe at Your Cup of Cake.

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Eggnog Latte Cupcakes

Even non-coffee drinkers will enjoy the espresso frosting on this cake.

Get the recipe at Life, Love and Sugar.

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White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Not only does the white chocolate complement the minty flavors, but it also makes for a beautiful color scheme.

Get the recipe at The Cake Blog.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes With Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Hot Cocoa Cupcakes

You can bake these triple-topped cupcakes any night in December—no bonfire required!

Get the recipe at Baker by Nature.

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Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

Transform a sweet and spiced snickerdoodle cookie into a super moist cupcake topped with a mountain of brown sugar buttercream.

Get the recipe at The Cake Blog.

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Candy Cane Oreo Cupcakes

If a dessert has Oreos in the batter, in the frosting, and as the topper, of course your kids will love it.

Get the recipe at Your Cup of Cake.

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Eggnog Cupcakes

This recipe—filled with nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla—combines the best flavors of the holiday in one delicious snack.

Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.

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Grinch Who Stole Christmas Cupcakes

With a new Grinch movie coming out this holiday season, you'll have to make these cute cupcakes before catching it in theaters.

Get the recipe at Baked Bree.

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Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes With Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

This beautifully swirled treat will stand out at holiday parties.

Get the recipe at Baked by Rachel.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes With Caramel Molasses Cream Cheese Icing

This decadent recipe gets a little easier if you make the caramel in the microwave.

Get the recipe at Life, Love and Sugar.

Christopher Michel Chris is the Senior Food & Garden Editor at Country Living, where he covers all things edible or growable.

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