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The Holidays Are More Magical With Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes

There is nothing better than this time of year for festive backing and fun and the holidays are even more magical with our easy to make Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes.

Disney Holiday Recipes Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes Whether you’re looking for a recipe to create with the family or sending a special treat for the class holiday party, Minnie Mouse Cupcakes makes everything just a little more magical. Whether you’re a Disney loving family like we are, are just want to create a festive treat, our Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes are sure to put a smile on the faces of everyone. Here’s how you can create our Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes with your family:

Fondant Ears and bow

Disney Holiday Recipes Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes

1 package of black fondant

1 package of green fondant

1 Wilton fondant mold

1 mini circle fondant cutter

Directions

Disney Holiday Recipes Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes

Sprinkle some powder sugar onto a cutting board

Roll out the black fondant into 1/4 inch thickness and cut out 48 circles for the ears

Bow directions

Disney Holiday Recipes Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes

Powder your hands with powder sugar and mold the green fondant into a ball

Pinch off 1 teaspoon size ball of fondant and press it into the larger bow size mold

Make 22 bows

Allow drying overnight

Chocolate Antlers

Disney Holiday Recipes Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes

Ingredients

1 C Ghirardelli milk chocolate melting chips

1 disposable piping bag

1 cookie sheet fitted with parchment paper

Directions

Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave on 30-second increments

Scoop into a disposable piping bag

Cut the tip off of the disposable piping bag

Pipe out about 48 thick small size antlers

Allow to dry overnight!

Makes 22 Cupcakes

Ingredients

Disney Holiday Recipes Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes

1 box of Triple chocolate cake mix

3 large eggs room temp

1/2 C of softened unsalted sweet cream butter

1 C whole milk

1TBSP pure vanilla extract

cupcake liners

cupcake pan

Directions

Disney Holiday Recipes Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350.

Line cupcake pan with the cupcake liners

In a medium bowl, add the cake mix, butter, milk, and vanilla extract and stir until combined

Fill cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full.

Bake in the oven for about 21 minutes.

Pull out the cupcakes and allow to cool before frosting.

Vanilla Frosting Ingredients:

3 C unsalted sweet cream butter- softened

6 C powdered sugar

5-7 tbsp. heavy whipping cream

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 large piping bag with large star tip

Red gel food coloring

Directions

Disney Holiday Recipes Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes

Using a standing mixer combine the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and mix on medium speed until combined and smooth

Split the frosting in half into two bowls

Mix in a few drops of red food coloring into one bowl

Scoop the red frosting onto one side of the piping bag

Scoop the white frosting onto the other side of the piping bag

Decorating directions

Frost cooled cupcakes with the frosting

Push two ears into the sides of the hat

Place the bow into the top center of the cupcake

Place the antlers in front of the ears

Disney Holiday Recipes Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes

Now all that is left is to sit back and watch the smiles appear when they see your magical creation. Our Minnie Mouse Reindeer Cupcakes are the perfect holiday treat for every occasion or no occasion at all other than to see their faces light up.  What’s your favorite holiday treat.