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Christmas Cupcake Recipes to Bake this Holiday Season

September 1, 2021 By Lisa Sharp Leave a Comment

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Get 22 delicious Christmas cupcake recipes that you need to make this holiday season! From simple and delicious to the show stopper cupcakes.

collage of christmas cupcake recipes

Christmas is the perfect time for baking treats and a great option, especially for parties is Christmas cupcakes. There are so many amazing recipes out there it can be hard to know where to start.

I gathered some of the best Christmas cupcake recipes from top bloggers and have put them in this one post, along with supplies you need, to make it super easy.

The hard part is going to be deciding which Christmas cupcakes to make first. Start making your list now. 

Christmas Cupcake Baking Supplies

If you are going to bake Christmas cupcakes you’ll need the right supplies. These are some of the things I like to have on hand when the Christmas baking season comes around.


For the cupcakes that use cake mixes, I really enjoy the A Modern Homestead einkorn mixes. There are even options that are sugar-free and you add your sweetener of choice.

Don’t forget all the ingredients you need to have on hand. This FREE baking supply list can help you keep the ingredients you need on hand. 

Christmas Cupcake Recipes

Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any party and these Christmas cupcakes are both delicious and festive!

Photo Credit: wellifshecandoit.com

Snow Globe Cupcakes

These adorable snow globe cupcakes are delicious and adorable!

Photo Credit: emilyfabulous.com

Candied Ginger Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Candied Ginger Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect dessert for any holiday celebration. Made from scratch using clove, cinnamon, applesauce, and candied ginger in the batter, these cupcakes are nice and moist with a hint of spice!

Photo Credit: www.slumberandscones.com

Peppermint Stick Cupcakes with Buttercream

A fun and colorful holiday sweet, with just enough peppermint flavor and plenty of sweet vanilla and white chocolate.

Photo Credit: adayincandiland.com

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Enjoy these Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes consisting of a chocolate cupcake, chocolate frosting, chocolate ganache drizzle, and homemade peppermint bark. Add a mini candy cane and candy cane crumbles for an out-of-this-world cupcake.

Photo Credit: crayonsandcravings.com

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

These Christmas Tree Cupcakes are a fun and easy Christmas cupcake idea. Homemade vanilla cupcakes are frosted with green buttercream and topped with candies and sprinkles to mimic a Christmas tree.

Photo Credit: www.downredbuddrive.com

Leftover Sprinkles Christmas Cupcakes

Use up those leftover sprinkles and make these adorable leftover sprinkle cupcakes! They're so fun!

Photo Credit: www.simplystacie.net

Eggnog Cupcakes

Christmas is calling! Eat your eggnog with this delicious and decadent holiday dessert. Sweet eggnog is infused in the cupcakes and topped with creamy eggnog buttercream icing.

Photo Credit: www.theflyingcouponer.com

Vanilla Christmas Cupcakes

These vanilla cupcakes are all about decorating beautiful Christmas cupcakes.

Photo Credit: www.mommymusings.com

Mistletoe Cupcakes

These are super simple and quick cupcakes you can make for Christmas or any other Christmas occasion. These adorable cupcakes are soft and fluffy with creamy frosting on top with a little mistletoe on top.

Photo Credit: annabanana.co

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These gingerbread cupcakes are ideal for any festive gathering. Soft and moist sponge, flavored with aromatic spices, topped with delicious cream cheese frosting, and sprinkled with buttery feuilletine.

Photo Credit: www.livingbeyondallergies.com

Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

These hot chocolate cupcakes are rich in chocolate flavored with cinnamon & topped with marshmallow frosting! Gluten-free & vegan recipe! A perfect dessert for winter.

Photo Credit: bubbapie.com

Easy Santa Hat Cupcakes 

These quick and easy Red Velvet Santa Hat Cupcakes are the perfect holiday dessert for your Christmas Party.

Photo Credit: thecookiedoughdiaries.com

Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

These chocolate orange cupcakes are the most perfect combination of two delicious flavors. The cupcakes are soft, fluffy, full of natural orange flavor, and topped with a decadent fudgy chocolate orange buttercream.

Photo Credit: mommymadethat.com

Rudolph Cupcakes

These reindeer cupcakes are a fun and cute Christmas cupcake idea that are a hit with both adults and kids alike.

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

These Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes are the cutest and most festive cupcakes ever! Made with chocolate cake mix and homemade vanilla buttercream frosting, these delicious Christmas Tree Cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat.

Photo Credit: tikkido.com

Miniature Gingerbread House Cupcake Toppers

Miniature gingerbread house cupcake toppers out of gum paste are fabulously festive, outrageously charming, and entirely edible.

Photo Credit: delightfuladventures.com

Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Easy gluten-free chocolate peppermint cupcakes that make a delicious vegan treat perfect for the holidays! They’re rich dark chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes.

Photo Credit: stefseatsandsweets.com

Peppermint Mocha Christmas Cupcakes

Are you looking for a cute and easy dessert to make this holiday season? These Peppermint Mocha Christmas Cupcakes are the perfect treat to take to any holiday get-together! All you have to do is spruce up a boxed cake mix and top them with homemade cheese frosting and some crushed candy canes!

Photo Credit: amandawilens.com

White Cupcakes with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

These white cupcakes with peppermint buttercream are not only delicious but also beautiful!

Photo Credit: www.militaryfamof8.com

Penguin Cupcakes

These penguin cupcakes are so much fun. You can easily buy store-bought cupcakes and only worry about making the penguins. No baking mess!

Photo Credit: thefarmgirlgabs.com

Mickey Mouse Santa Cupcakes

Make this Christmas a Disney Christmas. These adorable Mickey Mouse Santa Cupcakes are the perfect holiday Disney snack.

Photo Credit: www.ifyougiveablondeakitchen.com

Eggnog Cupcakes with Bourbon

Eggnog cupcakes are spiked with bourbon and sprinkled with nutmeg. This cupcake version of the holiday cocktail is a crowd-pleaser.

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