Looking for the perfect Christmas cupcakes?
Over the years, I’ve made dozens of holiday cupcakes and frostings. Whether you need something fun for a school party, cute for gifting, or show-stopping enough for the holiday table at your home, this list has you covered.
From classic eggnog cupcakes, reindeer faces, fun ugly sweater-style cupcake ideas, and simple recipes kids can help with! Some are from scratch, others start with cake mix, and every single one brings the holiday spirit and flavors!
Christmas Cupcakes
Beautiful, sof,t and moist vanilla cupcakes are at the base of this festive dessert. The green and red frosting is what makes it Christmas-ready. Great for family dinner and gifting.
Get the recipe: Christmas Cupcakes
Funfetti Cupcakes
Made from scratch, these cute cupcakes are filled with colorful funfetti and topped with cream cheese! They will be amazing for any occasion, including a big Christmas Eve party.
Get the recipe: Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe
Reindeer Cupcakes
Everything reindeer is so cute on the holiday table! Kids love it! You can make chocolate cupcakes with cake mix or even buy some and decorate them with chocolate frosting, pretzel antlers, eyes, and a red nose.
Get the recipe: Reindeer Cupcakes
Sprinkle Cupcakes
Simple vanilla cupcakes you can make for a potluck or a Christmas gathering in one hour. Beautiful fluffy cupcake base you make from scratch with baking staples and simply decorate with sprinkles and buttercream frosting.
Get the recipe: Colorful Confetti Sprinkle Cupcakes
Snowman Cupcakes
Adorable snowman cake mix cupcakes that you can easily customize with festive colors – your snowman can have red, green, blue hats, candy corn noses, and chocolate chips mouths and eyes.
Get the recipe: Snowman Cupcakes
Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
Mint and chocolate is one of the most loved sweet flavor combinations, and it is just meant for Christmas and New Year’s. Homemade chocolate cupcakes are infused with mint extract and packed with Andes mints, and then crowned with mint buttercream and a whole candy – the ultimate mint chocolate dessert!
Get the recipe: Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
Cranberry Cupcakes
Stunning and elegant cupcake ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas, these cranberry cupcakes combine light sweetness, smooth and soft texture and tart, bright flavors of cranberries.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Cupcakes
Nutella Filled Cupcakes
Oh, Nutella! If I could, I would eat the whole jar! But I can do you one better – you can fill these moist cupcakes with a surprise Nutella center, and top them with hazelnut frosting. Their rich, creamy filling adds a decadent touch to your dessert table any time of the year.
Get the recipe: Nutella Filled Cupcakes
Lemon and Raspberry Cupcakes
Soft yellow lemon cake base topped with fluffy frosting, lemon zest, and fresh raspberries, these cupcakes combine tart and sweet flavors for a yummy Mother’s Day treat, brunch dessert, or birthday gift box.
Get the recipe: Lemon and Raspberry Cupcakes
Ugly Sweater Cupcakes
My favorite Christmas cupcakes because just look at them!! So fun to make, decorated just right for a bake sale or gifting and honestly, also delicious! The best part? You only need cake mix and a bunch of basic ingredients!
Get the recipe: Ugly Sweater Cupcakes
Grinch Cupcakes
For all Grinch fans, these fun cupcakes will be amazing. Signature green color and also little red hearts! All ages love them, and kids can helo you decorate these Christmas cupcakes.
Get the recipe: Grinch Cupcakes
Spiced Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting
These homemade cupcakes are loaded with eggnog flavors and topped with lots of eggnog frosting – ideal for New Year’s party. You can make a nice batch in under 45 minutes.
Get the recipe: Spiced Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red velvet is the classic dessert for Christmas and cupcakes are much easier to whip up than a whole layered cake. Moist vanilla chocolate cupcakes made from scratch with buttermilk and vinegar, and light cream cheese frosting on top.
Get the recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Cupcakes
If you want some comforting dessert in an elegant form, these Christmas cupcakes with cinnamon and vanilla bean are a hit! Warm, moist, and cozy recipe.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Cupcakes
Chocolate Eggnog Cupcakes
These holiday cupcakes start with a cake mix and store-bought eggnog. Anyone can make these eggnog cupcakes in 45 minutes, and they make a delicious, nostalgic dessert for a potluck and family dinner party.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Eggnog Cupcakes
Champagne Frosting
Winning frosting for your Christmas cakes and cupcakes? Easy! This homemade champagne frosting uses just 3 ingredients and is incredibly elegant, perfectly light, and sweet.
Get the recipe: Champagne Frosting
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