These Christmas Cupcakes Will Make a Merry Addition to Your Holiday Spread (2023)

These sweet cupcakes are loaded with warm spices like nutmeg and ginger. Plus, the frosting is made with actual apple cider! To take it one step further, finish the treats with a good drizzle of caramel sauce.

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You don't have to have any fancy decorating skills for these peppermint-infused cupcakes. As Ree says, "They're just going to be eaten, anyway."

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Celebrate the holidays with a glass of champagne—and these festive champagne cupcakes! They'll turn any Christmas dinner into an elegant party.

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Simple chocolate cupcakes are transformed into pretty ornaments just like on your tree! Get creative with the designs and make them your own.

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Whether or not it snows on Christmas, these cupcakes will get you in the spirit of the season. They're filled with coconut cream and topped with shredded, toasted coconut for that snowy look.

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Peppermint and cookies 'n cream come together to make this family-friendly treat. There's also a secret ingredient that makes the cupcakes so easy to make.

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For a whimsical twist on tiramisu, try these coffee-infused cupcakes with all the same flavors. They even have a creamy mascarpone icing for the finishing touch.

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Practice your piping skills with these cute cupcakes featuring Christmas trees made with different piping techniques. They're great for beginner bakers!

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Seasonal citrus is the star of these wintry cupcakes. The blood orange juice is used in both the cupcake batter and in the frosting for a sweet and tangy flavor.

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These cute cupcakes look crafty, but they're actually so easy to make! You can even use your favorite white cupcake recipe or boxed mix if you're in a pinch.

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These treats are everything you love about a warm and cozy pumpkin spice latte—in cupcake form! Enjoy with a cup of joe for the ultimate coffeehouse experience.

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All the warm, spiced flavors of a gingerbread cookie—in a light and airy cupcake form! Top them off with a maple buttercream frosting and gingerbread cookie for good measure.

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Warm pumpkin pie spices, dried cherries, and a hint of cocoa make this cupcake the ultimate winter dessert. You'll be making it for all your seasonal occasions.

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Inspired by a cozy coffee shop drink, these cupcakes are made with freshly brewed coffee and a java-spiked buttercream that'll give you a bolt of energy. Just like the drink, there’s a drizzle of caramel sauce over the top.

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These cute cupcakes will light up just about any Christmas party. The easy decoration uses candy M&Ms to look just like colorful Christmas lights on a string.

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Everyone in the family will love getting a taste of The Mercantile Bakery's best-selling cupcake. It has a cookies and cream frosting that's loaded with crushed up cookies.

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These wintery cupcakes are made with actual hot chocolate in the batter, then topped with a toasted marshmallow meringue. It doesn't get much cozier than that!

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These swirled cupcakes are so versatile—they can be topped with any frosting you like (vanilla, chocolate, or even marshmallow buttercream) then decorated with red and green sprinkles for a festive Christmas theme.

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You can use boxed cake mix to make these impressive Christmas tree-topped cupcakes even easier. But you'll be surprised by how simple they are to decorate, too.

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These double chocolate cupcakes would make a great Christmas gift. Package them up with the recipe attached as a cute food gift for the chocolate-lover in your life.

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Get the kids to help make these adorable reindeer cupcakes using pretzels, cookies, and candy eyes. Don't forget to give some of them a red nose for Rudolph!

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These red, green, and white marbled cupcakes also have a hint of peppermint flavor to make them extra wintry. Top them off with a swirled frosting for even more colorful fun.

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Transform this popular Christmas cookie into a deliciously moist Christmas cupcake. It's packed with the same cinnamon-sugar flavor you know and love.

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This classic chocolate cupcake recipe can be used in so many ways throughout the holiday season. Top it with your favorite Christmas sprinkles or festive candies—the options are endless!

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If you like candy canes, you'll love this minty dessert that has a touch of peppermint extract in the buttercream and crushed candy canes on top!

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Practice your piping skills with this impressive cupcake topped with holly leaves made from piped candy melts. It's easier than it looks!

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Make these "melting" snowmen on Christmas Day or any snow day for that matter. They're made from marshmallows, so they taste as good as they look.

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Ree Drummond isn't a huge fan of coconut-flavored desserts, but when it comes to these Italian cream cupcakes, she admits that they're totally dreamy. There's shredded coconut in every bite!

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Simple red velvet cupcakes can be served all year-round! But for Christmas, try decorating them with red and green sprinkles.

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These Nutcracker-inspired cupcakes have a hint of warm spices, but when it comes to the topping, it's all about the sweets—gum drops, peppermints, snowflake cookies, and more.

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