Childhood101

playing. learning. growing.

  • Learning Activities
    • Mathematics
    • Literacy
    • Social Emotional Learning
    • Distance Learning Resources
    • Coding for Kids
    • Science & Nature
    • Art & Craft
    • Holidays/Celebrations
    • Best Books for Kids
    • Products We Love
  • Play Ideas
    • Group Games for Kids
    • Sensory Play Ideas
    • Outdoor Play
    • Fun Play Spaces
    • Pretend Play
    • Lego Challenges
  • PRINTABLES
  • Books for Kids
    • Picture Books
    • Chapter Books
    • Graphic Novels
  • Activities By Age
    • School Age Learners
    • Pre+K Learners
    • Toddler Play
    • Baby Play
  • SHOP

Cool Christmas Cupcakes: Rudolph the Reindeer Cupcakes

These Reindeer Christmas Cupcakes are just the cutest thing ever! Perfect as a take-a-plate option for any upcoming holiday celebrations that involve the kids, they are the perfect companion for our Snowman Christmas Cupcakes – and they are simple enough to make that you can easily get the kids to help!

Easy Christmas Cupcake Reindeers

I don’t know about you – but simple is my MO for the Christmas season! We have so much happening at the this time of the year – with it being the end of the school year in Australia and all that that entails, plus concerts and exhibitions for our out-of-school activities too. It can make the rush up to Christmas exhausting! So simple is the ONLY way to go. And these simply decorated Christmas cupcakes certainly fit the bill!

RELATED: 21 Christmas Treats That Are Perfect for Christmas with Kids
Easy Christmas Cupcakes

How to Make Reindeer Christmas Cupcakes

You will need:

  • 12 vanilla cupcakes – we suggest you try our healthy vanilla cupcakes recipe
  • Chocolate icing
  • Red dot candy
  • Pretzels
  • Icing piping kit

Directions:

1. Ensure that your cupcakes are cool before decorating. Using a piping bag, frost each cupcake with chocolate icing.

Christmas cupcakes tutorial Reindeer cupcakes

Start along the edge of the cupcake and work your way in and up with the frosting.

Simple Christmas Cupcakes tutorial reindeer cupcakes

Place iced cupcakes in the freezer for about 5 minutes to allow the icing to stiffen before adding the pretzels.

2. Next add a pretzel antler to each side of the cupcake. Use a little of the icing to help hold the pretzels in place.

Easy Christmas Cupcakes tutorial reindeer cupcakes

3. Add a red candy to the top of each up cake as Rudolph’s nose.

Easy Christmas Cupcakes ideas

And that’s it, couldn’t be easier! And easier is exactly what we want during the busy holiday season. All that’s left to do is serve and enjoy!

Christmas cupcakes ideas Reindeer cupcakes

You may also like:

Simple Christmas Reindeer Snack Idea

Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.

Filed Under: Featured, Holiday Food, Holidays & Celebrations Tagged With: christmas

Previous post: 10 Fun Christmas Songs for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Next post: 2018 Blank Printable Calendar
Welcome
pinterestinstagramteachers pay teachersyoutubefacebook

Tips & Resources


Search

Latest

25 Best Picture Books About Coding for Kids

25 Best Picture Books About Coding for Kids

Support your computer programming or coding for kids classes with these fun … [Read More...]

21 DIY sensory bottles

21 Super DIY Sensory Bottles

There is no denying that children find sensory bottles fascinating. Our girls … [Read More...]

Best Graphic Novels for Early Readers

15+ Great Graphic Novels for Early Readers

Looking for a great first graphic novel for your newly independent reader? We … [Read More...]

The Book

Learning Resources


Activities by Age

Baby
Toddler
Preschool
School-age
Family

Copyright ©2020 · Childhood101 - All Rights Reserved ·

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Shop
  • PRIVACY POLICY