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8 Cute Holiday Cupcakes To Make This Season

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

As winter approaches, what is better to do on a day you’re snowed in than bake?  Get in the holiday spirit by trying some of tasty recipes. Once you’re done baking, curl up in front of the fire with your friends and family and enjoy these adorable treats!

  1. Whip up some plain vanilla cupcakes with food coloring in the batter to make them charming and holiday-themed. Get the recipe here.
  2. Grab your girlfriends and bake these gingerbread cupcakes together. Add the perfect finishing touch by decorating them with festive sprinkles. Get the recipe here.
  3. Though they will take some work, you’ll be the talk of your holiday party with these gorgeous Christmas tree-shaped cupcakes! Get the recipe here.
  4. Choose any kind of cupcake you desire, use chocolate frosting and edible decorations to create a cute bunch of reindeer. Get the recipe here.
  5. A creative twist on a classic dessert- cupcake cones. Follow this easy, festive recipe to make these adorable treats that will impress everyone. Get the recipe here.
  6. By dipping your cupcakes in crushed candy canes, you can easily make your desserts both pretty and tasty! Get the recipe here.
  7. Your friends will thank you a thousand times over during a snowstorm when you’re by the fire with a hot cup of cocoa and these scrumptious cinnamon cupcakes. Get the recipe here.
  8. And of course when you’re too busy present shopping to bake your own, head to Baked By Melissa for some holiday minis, including flavors such as Hot Cocoa and Peppermint.
Danielle was previously the Deputy Editor at Her Campus, where she oversaw social and content strategy, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, news, and entertainment. Prior to joining Her Campus, Danielle worked at House Beautiful as Senior Lifestyle Editor, directing and producing feature videos and stories. Danielle also served as Snapchat Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing the brands daily Snapchat Discover channel. In 2016, she launched Cosmo Bites — which is now the official food and beverage vertical at Cosmopolitan. That same year, Danielle was named as a Rising Star in the digital media industry by FOLIO Magazine. Danielle got her start in digital media by launching the Her Campus chapter at Fairfield University in 2014, where she acted as Campus Correspondent for 2.5 years, before graduating with a degree in English and creative writing. She enjoys wine, food, and long walks through HomeGoods. Follow Danielle on Instagram!