17 Adorable Holiday Cupcakes Your Guests Will Love

Christmas cupcakes are more than just a treat. They’re a tradition that brings joy to every celebration. This collection features Christmas cupcake recipes bursting with holiday spirit, from whimsical designs to classic flavors. Perfect for sharing, these treats are as fun to make as they are to eat.

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Whip up these super-festive Christmas tree cupcakes. They’re flavored with chocolate and vanilla and topped with coconut and buttercream.
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

These hot chocolate cupcakes are incredibly easy to make (especially since you’re using boxed cake mix) and they offer magical festive vibes.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Kitchen Sink Cupcakes

This easy chocolate peanut butter cupcake recipe makes a batch of the most delicious kitchen sink cupcakes ever!
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White Chocolate Cranberry Cupcakes

Moist vanilla cupcakes are filled with a cranberry filling and then topped with white chocolate buttercream and sparkling sugar cranberries.
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Easy Reindeer Cupcakes

Add these easy reindeer cupcakes to your Christmas baking list this year. It’s never too early to start planning the Christmas goodies!
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Christmas Tree Cupcakes

These Christmas tree cupcakes are super moist, fudgy, and cute! They’re made with an easy fudgy chocolate base and decorated with buttercream and funfetti.
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Chocolate Snowman Cupcakes

These delicious chocolate snowman cupcakes are perfect for the holiday season, super festive, delicious, and so easy to make! They’re loved by all.
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Elf Hat Cupcakes

Elf Hat Cupcakes are so festive and fun. Even the kids can help you make these fun Christmas Cupcakes. Looks great on a dessert table.
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Santa Hat Cupcakes

Try these delightful Santa Hat Cupcakes made with fresh strawberries and topped with a delicious vanilla buttercream frosting.
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Christmas Cupcakes

Delicious vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting that’s swirled with white and green, then topped with sprinkles for a Christmas Cupcake!
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Eggnog Cupcakes

Have a bite of Christmas with this simple dessert recipe for Eggnog Cupcakes! It has eggnog in the cupcake AND the frosting.
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Apple Cider Cupcakes

Apple Cider Cupcakes are filled with apple butter and topped with apple cider cinnamon cream cheese frosting. They’re a tasty fall treat.
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Santa Cupcakes

These cute Santa cupcakes are made with boxed cake mix, frosting and little candy decorations. A perfect addition to your holiday baking list!
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Santa Belly Cupcakes

Santa Belly Cupcakes are sweet vanilla cupcakes made completely from scratch with a smooth and creamy vanilla buttercream frosting.
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Peppermint Bark Cupcakes

Peppermint Bark Cupcakes are the most delicious festive treat you’ll make all holiday season! Moist, fluffy homemade chocolate cupcakes are topped with a decadent white chocolate buttercream that’s speckled with candy cane bits.
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Grinch Cupcakes

We all know that the Grinch stole Christmas, but these Grinch cupcakes will steal your heart this holiday season!
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Polar Bear Cupcakes

It’s easy to decorate polar bear cupcakes. Chocolate cupcakes, vanilla icing, peppermint patties, and coconut help you make adorable polar bear paw cupcakes.
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