19 Irresistible Christmas cupcakes to make this holiday season.

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Christmas is almost here, which makes this the perfect time to start coming up with our holiday menu. We can’t have Christmas without all the delicious baked goods, right? Christmas cakes, holiday cookies, candies the list goes on and on. Apart from all the gifts, the second-best thing is the food and these easy Christmas cupcakes play a big part in that.

If you are looking for last-minute holiday desserts, these Christmas cupcakes won’t disappoint you. They are super easy to make, delicious, and will impress a crowd. A wide variety to choose from, whether you prefer savory desserts, or everything in between you won’t be disappointed.

The best thing about Christmas cupcakes is that you can work with any of your favorite festive flavors such as gingerbread, peppermint chocolate, eggnog, cranberry, snickerdoodle, and pumpkin and you can be adventurous with your frosting and toppings as you want. Kids will love and enjoy decorating. So make sure you get lots of sprinkles and candies. It’s time to get creative.

Let’s dive into these delicious Christmas cupcakes.

Peppermint chocolate candy cane cupcakes

Delicious festive dessert perfect for the holidays. Moist homemade chocolate cupcakes topped with candy cane swirls. These cupcakes are going to be a favorite among many and they will go so fast. They are so beautiful, right? They will look so nice on your dessert table. I love the versatility when it comes to decorating Christmas desserts, for instance, you can either choose crushed candy cane as seen above or get mini candy canes and stick them on top. Source the creative bite

Sugar plum fairy cupcakes

If you are looking for something whimsical, you are in for a treat. You will love these cupcakes. They are lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and filled with fruity jam. Topped with vanilla almond buttercream and an array of candies for a perfectly festive Nutcracker treat. With that, who can resist them? Super festive. You can change the flavors to your preferred taste and have them in orange, peppermint, or even coconut Full recipe Sally’s baking addiction

Bailey’s chocolate cupcakes

Not your typical Christmas dessert which is full of vibrant colors but these Christmas cupcakes are heavenly. Chocolate cupcakes with whipped chocolate baileys buttercream. Chocolate cupcakes are also festive. Source Liv for cake

White chocolate peppermint cupcakes

Simply divine. Once you have a bite, you won’t resist eating more than one. The flavors complement each other so well. Vanilla peppermint cupcakes with white chocolate frosting swirled on top. Topped with sparkling sugar and crushed candy canes. Full recipe Sally’s baking addiction

Peppermint mocha chocolate cupcakes

These Christmas cupcakes are to die for. They are heavenly, moist, and decadent. Chocolate cupcakes topped with peppermint mocha frosting, a drizzle of chocolate ganache, and crushed candy canes. What more can you ask for a holiday dessert?

Peppermint is big during the holiday season, so you can be sure this recipe doesn’t disappoint. The combination of chocolate, mocha, and peppermint is on a whole new level. The best part about this recipe is that you can make the cupcakes a month prior and just freeze them. Source baker by nature

Snowflake cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes with vanilla cream cheese frosting and royal icing snowflakes. To make your work easy you can make the royal icing snowflakes before. They are very delicate so make as many snowflakes as you want to make sure you are left with enough to use. Source Glorious treats

Pink velvet cupcakes

These pink velvet cupcakes are so inviting. They are super moist and with whipped cream cheese frosting. A perfect treat for the holidays. Source Baked by Rachel

White peppermint cupcakes

Super fun, moist and so festive. Dusting them with crushed peppermint candies gives them that perfect finish. These will be gone so fast even without you noticing. If you are hosting any holiday party or you have been invited to one, you have to make these cupcakes. Total crowd pleaser. Source Baked by Rachel

Gingerbread cupcakes

Gingerbread cupcakes are a must-have dessert. Crowd-pleasing dessert. Spice gingerbread moist cupcakes with sweet and silky eggnog buttercream frosting. The combination of gingerbread and eggnog is simply divine. If you are not a big fan of eggnog, worry not you can substitute it with milk. Full recipe Baked by Rachel

White chocolate peppermint cupcakes

Everything about these cupcakes is amazing. You can be sure they will be a showstopper in any holiday festivities. They taste as great as they look. Topped with red and white swirled buttercream and white chocolate ganache. Source the cake blog

Polar bear cupcakes

How adorable is this? Kids will love and enjoy every bite of these holiday desserts. These polar bear cupcakes are made with Reese’s cups. Super fast and easy to make. Source Hungry happenings

Gingerbread cupcakes

These cupcakes are a dream. Fun and festive. Beautifully topped with mini gingerbread men and Christmas sprinkles. If you love gingerbread cookies you will love and enjoy these cupcakes. Make sure you make a big batch because they will be gone so fast. Source Cooking classy

Red velvet cupcakes

These cupcakes are so inviting. Not only are they perfect for Christmas but you can enjoy them all year long, especially on Valentine’s Day. They have a soft crumb, moist texture, a hint of chocolate, and a gorgeous bright red color and they’re topped with tangy cream cheese frosting for the best red velvet cupcake recipe. What more could you ask in a holiday dessert? Source Just so tasty

Candy cane brownies

Simply perfection. Am drooling over these Christmas brownies. Fudgy chewy brownies which are topped with a thick layer of creamy peppermint frosting and sprinkled with crushed candy canes. The perfect Christmas treat. Once you make this during the Christmas holiday, you will find a way to modify it for every other holiday. Source Just so tasty

Mickey Mouse Santa hat cupcakes

We can’t have Christmas desserts without Santa cupcakes, right? Nothing can beat Santa. So festive. A perfect way to bring in that Disney and Christmas to your holiday celebrations. The kids will love and enjoy them. You can have the kids add the white dots on the red cupcake liner. These are perfect for a child’s school holiday party. Source two sisters crafting

Chocolate gingerbread cupcakes

Just like Santa, Gingerbread is a must during holidays. This combination is perfection. To cut your time short you can use store-bought gingerbread cookies. You can have the kids dip them in melted chocolate or you can leave them plain. Gingerbread spiced cupcakes which are topped with chocolate ganache, silky chocolate buttercream, gingerbread cookie crumbles, and a chocolate-dipped gingerbread cookie topper. Simply divine. Full recipe The cake blog

Chocolate Christmas tree cupcakes

These Christmas tree cupcakes will be a showstopper. Topped with edible pretzels, candy melts, and your preferred sprinkles. Moist chocolate cupcakes slathered with tangy cream cheese frosting that’s dusted with shredded coconut and topped with an edible Christmas tree. Full recipe just a taste

Christmas cupcakes: Snowman

These cupcakes are so adorable. Create wonderful memories baking these with the kids. They can help with decorating. They are made with a chocolate base and decorated with marshmallows and frosting. Perfect as Christmas gifts. Source little sunny kitchen

Chocolate reindeer cupcakes

Adorable, cute, easy to make, and decadently rich. Another Christmas cupcake recipe that the kids will love. Chocolate cupcakes topped with a big swirl of chocolate ganache frosting. Perfect as Christmas gift ideas. Source Hungry happenings