Christmas Cupcakes to Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright — 10 Easy Recipes
Move over, cookies — even Santa will flip for these sweet treats!
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Christmas is all about magic, warmth and spending time with your loved ones. And what better way to celebrate the season than with our too-cute Christmas cupcakes! Our Woman’s World test kitchen pros have worked their holiday magic, giving these treats plenty of festive flair and filling them with Christmas cheer. And our step-by-step instructions make it quick and easy for you to follow. Keep scrolling for the Christmas cupcakes that’ll be the star on top of your holiday celebrations.
10 best-ever recipes for Christmas cupcakes
Our festive Christmas cupcakes are perfect whether you are hosting a wreath-decorating party or traveling to your loved ones’ houses. Click through for all things Christmas.
1. Very Merry Red Velvet Cupcakes
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Adding buttermilk to store-bought cake mix is the easy secret that guarantees our red velvet treats bake up tender.
2. Christmas Tree Cupcakes
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Create merry memories with these stunners that are surprisingly easy, thanks to our clever piping trick.
3. Jolly Snowman Cupcakes
![Jolly Snowman Cupcakes (Christmas Cupcakes)](https://www.womansworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DIG-WW-Christmas-cupcakes3.png?w=1024)
Build the sweetest snowman ever with our easy candy decorations.
4. Mini Toasted Pecan Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting
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Rum mixed right into the batter guarantees these mini treats are extra festive.
5. Holiday Wreath Cupcakes
![Holiday Wreath Cupcakes (Christmas cupcakes)](https://www.womansworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DIG-WW-Christmas-cupcakes5.png?w=1024)
We upgraded cake mix with warming spices for an easy-on-you treat that’s full of flavor.
6. Santa’s Hat Cupcakes
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Make everyone jolly with these mix-easy cupcakes dressed up with a clever marshmallow pompon.
7. O’ Tannenbaum Cupcakes
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For an even speedier treat, use our easy candy Christmas trees to decorate already-baked goodies from the store.
8. White Chocolate Cranberry Cupcakes
![White Chocolate Cranberry Cupcakes (christmas cupcakes)](https://www.womansworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DIG-WW-Christmas-cupcakes8.png?w=1024)
Cranberry sauce piped into the centers makes for a sweet surprise inside these treats.
9. Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cupcakes
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Snuggle up with our holiday-perfect treats inspired by a favorite winter warmer.
10. Eggnog Cupcakes
![Eggnog Cupcakes (Christmas Cupcakes)](https://www.womansworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DIG-WW-Christmas-cupcakes10.png?w=1024)
Rum flavoring and nutmeg transform cupcakes into a seasonal sensation.
For even more Christmas fun, click through the links below:
How to Decorate a Christmas Tree With Ribbon: 4 Easy Ideas From Home Decor Pros
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