Easy Reindeer Cupcakes Chocolate (Print-Friendly Version)

Make your December special with these cute chocolate cupcakes topped with pretzel antlers and candy eyes. Perfect for holiday fun. Check them out now.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Cupcakes and Toppings

01 - 12 chocolate cupcakes (from the store or made at home)
02 - 1 cup chocolate icing (bought or homemade)
03 - 12 pretzel knots
04 - 24 edible candy eyes
05 - 12 red M&M's candies
06 - 12 small chocolate chips (if you want)

# How to Make It:

01 - Lay out 12 chocolate cupcakes on a flat, clean counter.
02 - Spread a layer of chocolate icing on each cupcake using a knife or spatula.
03 - Stick two pretzels into the top side of each iced cupcake to look like deer antlers.
04 - Add two candy eyes to each cupcake just below where you put the pretzel antlers.
05 - Push one red M&M into the middle part under the eyes to create the nose.
06 - Add a chocolate chip to each cupcake for extra holiday flair if you'd like.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Try with vanilla cupcakes or switch to cream cheese icing for something different. You can also use chocolate-dipped pretzels for a sweeter option.