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Snowman Cupcakes Recipe

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These festive Snowman Cupcakes are perfect for winter celebrations. Moist coconut cupcakes are topped with creamy vanilla frosting, shredded coconut, and adorable marshmallow snowmen decorated with black and orange frosting details. Fun to make and delightful to eat, they bring a whimsical snowy charm to any party table.

Ingredients

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Cupcakes

  • 1 1/2 c. (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 c. (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c. whole milk
  • 1 c. (85 g) sweetened shredded coconut

Frosting

  • 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 c. (225 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • Black food coloring
  • Orange food coloring

Decoration

  • 12 marshmallows
  • 2 c. (170 g) sweetened shredded coconut
  • Mini peanut butter cups or M&M’s (optional, for snowman hats/buttons)
  • Fruit leather (optional, cut into thin strips for scarves)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Arrange a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and ease cupcake removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the granulated sugar and softened butter until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes. This aerates the batter for a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, continuing to blend on medium speed until combined for a smooth base.
  5. Combine Batter: Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat on low speed just until incorporated to avoid overmixing. Add the milk and beat again to combine, then add the rest of the dry ingredients along with the shredded coconut, beating just until blended.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Prepare Frosting: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat softened butter until smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  8. Color Frosting for Decoration: Transfer 1 tablespoon of frosting to a small bowl and tint it black with food coloring. In another small bowl, tint 1 tablespoon of frosting with orange food coloring for the snowmen’s facial details.
  9. Decorate Marshmallows: Using a piping bag or small spoon, pipe two dots of black frosting onto each marshmallow to make eyes. Then pipe a small orange cone to form a carrot nose. Top each decorated marshmallow with a dab of white frosting and press a mini peanut butter cup onto the top (wide side down) to create a hat.
  10. Assemble Cupcakes: Frost each cooled cupcake evenly with the remaining white frosting. Press sweetened shredded coconut onto the frosting to resemble snow. Place one decorated marshmallow snowman on top of each cupcake.
  11. Add Final Touches: If desired, cut fruit leather into thin strips and wrap them around the base of each marshmallow on the cupcake to create scarves, adding a charming finishing touch.

Notes

  • Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
  • Be careful not to overmix cupcake batter to keep them tender and light.
  • If mini peanut butter cups are unavailable, M&M’s or small candies can be substituted for snowman hats or buttons.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.

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