Description

Get ready to spread holiday cheer with Santa Legs Cupcakes! These charming chocolate treats are topped with creamy frosting and adorned with whimsical Santa boots, making them the perfect festive dessert for any gathering. With a rich chocolate flavor and playful presentation, these cupcakes will bring smiles to your family and friends. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they’re sure to become a holiday favorite!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk (or almond/soy milk)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup white frosting (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup red candy melts
Black licorice laces for decoration

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and remaining sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting generously with white frosting.
Melt red candy melts as per package instructions; dip licorice pieces into melted candy and press onto the frosted cupcakes as Santa's boots.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: - For a festive twist, substitute vanilla extract with peppermint extract and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top. - Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to one week.