Grab the kids and whip up a batch of these Easy to Make Snowman Cupcakes made with sprinkles, chocolate chips and orange candies.
Easy to Make Snowman Cupcakes for Christmas
Christmas has tons of over the top cute desserts. They usually take hours to make and only seconds to eat… which can be a little defeating. So here is an easy and simple Christmas cupcake! Now of course, I have plenty of other simple decorating ideas like my Christmas Tree Cupcakes, Rudolph Brownies, or Ornament Sugar Cookies! But these Easy to Make Snowman Cupcakes may be the easiest of all and they’re beyond perfect for the kids to help decorate!
How to Make Snowman Cupcakes
I used clear sprinkles, regular chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips and orange tootsie rolls for the carrot nose, but there are plenty of swaps you can make! I used the chunky clear sprinkles because they look like snow, but you can use none at all…just white frosting! And you don’t have to pipe it on, just spread it on with a knife! For the eyes I used regular chocolate chips but you can use mini chocolate chips or brown M&M’s! For the mouth I would suggest sticking with the mini chocolate chips because they’re easy to find and work perfectly. And for the nose you can use any orange candy! Even a butterscotch chip would work. If you use an orange candy like I did or even an orange Starburst you’ll just need to cut the candy to look like a carrot! And there you have it… Easy to Make Snowman Cupcakes! I used a cake mix to make my cupcakes but you can use any scratch recipe as well! I just don’t like to fuss with all the flour, eggs, vanilla extract, salt and sugar if I can help it some days! Mom life.
Photo instructions because it makes everything easier! You could even print out the image if you’re setting up for a cupcake decorating party!
Aren’t they adorable? And perfect for Christmas! You can make them with with any type of cupcake you want! Chocolate cake with coconut frosting, yellow cake with vanilla frosting, strawberry cupcakes with almond frosting… you name it! Just keep the frosting white so it still looks like a snowman! If you want to make this decorating activity longer for kids, you can have them place mini marshmallows after they frost cupcakes to make the snowman face!
By the way, this is my favorite cupcake pan because it has 24 wells in it and its a tad shallower than most pans so you never get that ugly dark rim around your vanilla/yellow cupcakes! Yay! Best baker’s Christmas gift ever!
You could even line up 3 cupcakes to make a head, belly and whatever you call that third “ball” of the snowman haha! Put M&M’s on the belly to make snowman buttons!
The countdown to Christmas is ON! Presents are wrapped (almost all of them), the kitchen smells like caramel corn, the tree is all aglow! Now I just need some snow in the mountains to make it official! Bake up some cupcakes in the oven and make these Easy to Make Snowman Cupcakes to enjoy with your family!
You can use black frosting and a pastry bag to make black dots for the eyes and mouth but I find it looks less messy when I use the chocolate chips.
Below are the ingredients that I used to decorate my cupcakes, make sure to use room temperature butter if you make your frosting from scratch! But if you’re trying to keep this as simple as possible, just but a container of frosting from the store! The holidays have enough going on, you can keep this activity simple and with fewer dishes!
Easy to Make Snowman Cupcakes
Ingredients
- Cupcakes any flavor
- White Frosting any flavor
- Clear Sprinkles optional
- Regular Sized Chocolate Chips
- Orange Candies like tootsie rolls or Starbursts
- Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
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1. Let cupcakes cool.
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2. Frost with white frosting and roll in a bowl (or plate) of sprinkles. (See video above)
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3. Place regular chocolate chips upside down to create "eyes."
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4. Cut orange candies to make a carrot "nose" and place into cupcake.
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5. Use mini chocolate to place upside down to make a "mouth."
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See above for all my ingredient swap ideas!
How cute would these be using red cupcake liners?! I’ll need to make these with my little girl again and experiment with all colors and patterns of liners.
I want to make these with my grandkids I think they will really enjoy making them .
Your very special Snowmen Cupcakes look adorable! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate MasterCakes
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I made these with my grandchildren, a 5 year old & 3 1/2 year old. It was super easy and they were so proud of their finished product! Thank you, this was exactly what I was looking for. Something the kids would be able to do on their own with success and little instruction from me.
These are so adorable! Also, your instructions are impeccable and so detailed. Thank you!
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These were a hit at our Christmas party! The kids loved decorating them – we used orange Starbursts for the noses since we couldn’t find Tootsie rolls. Pro tip: Put the sprinkles in shaker bottles for little hands to control the ‘snow’ better!
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So cute! Definitely making these with my nieces. Love the tip about the cupcake pan.
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These snowman cupcakes look so fun and easy to make with my kids! I love that you used simple ingredients like sprinkles and chocolate chips. It’s great to have a quick Christmas treat that doesn’t take hours to decorate.
These snowman cupcakes look absolutely adorable—and perfect for making with my kids! I love how you kept everything simple with basic ingredients like sprinkles and chocolate chips. It’s so nice to have a festive Christmas treat that’s cute, delicious, and doesn’t take forever to decorate.
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These snowman cupcakes look so fun and easy! I love that they’re simple enough for kids to help decorate, and using orange tootsie rolls for the carrot nose is a clever idea. Perfect for a festive holiday treat!
I love that these use simple orange candies for the noses and chocolate chips for the eyes – it’s clever decorating that won’t overwhelm my kitchen or my patience. Starting with a cake mix but ending up with something this festive is exactly the kind of holiday baking I can actually manage with kids underfoot.
These snowman cupcakes are absolutely adorable! Such a fun holiday baking project for kids.
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Using orange candies for the carrot nose is such a clever touch. These look simple enough that kids can actually help decorate without it turning into a disaster.
Made these with my 6-year-old last weekend and they turned out great! We swapped the orange Tootsie Rolls for orange Starbursts since that’s what we had on hand, and they worked perfectly as carrot noses. The tip about rolling the frosted cupcakes in a bowl of sprinkles is a real time-saver — much easier than trying to sprinkle them on individually. Will definitely be making these again this Christmas!
These are absolutely the cutest cupcakes! I love how you made the snowman look so professional yet easy enough for anyone to try. The marshmallow heads are a brilliant touch—it makes them look like they are popping right out of the snow! This is definitely going on my holiday baking list. Thanks for the step-by-step guide!
Perfect for a ‘grandma and me’ baking day! I think my grandkids are going to have a blast making these. So cute!
These snowman cupcakes are absolutely adorable and perfect for getting the kids involved! I love how simple and adaptable the decorations are – using things like chocolate chips and orange candies makes it so easy. The idea of using clear sprinkles for snow is genius! I’m definitely going to try these this Christmas. Thanks for sharing this fun and festive recipe!
These snowman cupcakes look so cute! Perfect for my kids to help decorate this holiday season.
These snowman cupcakes are adorable and look surprisingly simple to recreate! I’m always looking for fun holiday baking projects that are kid-friendly, and this fits the bill perfectly.
These snowman cupcakes sound adorable and so easy! I love that the recipe uses simple ingredients like sprinkles and chocolate chips. The orange Tootsie Roll nose is a brilliant touch! I’m definitely going to try these with my kids this Christmas.
These snowman cupcakes sound so fun and easy! I love that the recipe uses simple ingredients like sprinkles and chocolate chips. The orange Tootsie Roll nose is such a cute and clever idea. I can’t wait to make these with my kids!
These snowman cupcakes are absolutely adorable and look so fun to make! I love how simple and kid-friendly the decorating process is—using chocolate chips and orange candies for the face is such a clever idea. It’s perfect for getting little ones involved in the kitchen during the holidays. The tip about using a shallower cupcake pan to avoid dark edges is also really helpful. Thanks for sharing such a festive and easy recipe that’s sure to bring smiles all around!
These snowman cupcakes are absolutely adorable and look so fun to make! I love how you’ve kept the decorating simple and kid-friendly, making it a perfect holiday activity for families. The tip about using clear sprinkles for a snowy effect is brilliant, and I appreciate all the easy ingredient swaps you’ve suggested. It’s true that sometimes the simplest treats bring the most joy, especially during the busy holiday season. Thanks for sharing such a cheerful and approachable recipe—I can’t wait to try these with my little ones!
These are the cutest snowman cupcakes! My kids would love helping decorate these for the holidays.
These snowman cupcakes look so fun and easy! I love that they’re simple enough for kids to help decorate, and using orange tootsie rolls for the carrot nose is a clever idea. Perfect for a festive Christmas treat!
I tried the orange Tootsie Roll nose and the mini chocolate chip mouth; my kids loved how easy it was to assemble.
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