Gingerbread Man Cupcakes

Gingerbread Man Cupcakes

  • Makes: 12-14 Cupcakes
  • Active Time: 20-24 Minutes
  • Total Time: 35-40 Minutes
  • Tools Required: Cupcake or Muffin Tins, Standard Cupcake Pan, Medium Size Bowl, Spatula, Oven Thermometer

Ingredients

    • For Cupcakes

    • Full box Gingerbread Mix
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
    • 3/4 cup water

    • For Topping:

    • Store bought tubed vanilla frosting
    • Store bought milk chocolate frosting
    • 3 each red, green and yellow spice drops
    • 6 green candy-coated chocolate M&Ms®

Directions

    • For Cupcakes:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake tins with baking cups. Combine egg, vegetable oil, and water. Add mix. Fold together gently until batter is smooth. Pour batter into prepared baking tines. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes.

    • For Topping:

    • Spread milk chocolate frosting over cupcakes. Arrange 7 cupcakes on a plater to make a gingerbread boy shape. Outline the gingerbread boy in vanilla frosting. Place spice drops and M&Ms® to decorate the cupcakes

Recipe Summary

Use with

Gingerbread Mix

Fresh Ingredients

Egg

Staples

Vegetable Oil, Vanilla Frosting, Milk Chocolate Frosting, Spice Drops, M&Ms®

Tools

Cupcake or Muffin Tins, Standard Cupcake Pan, Medium Size Bowl, Spatula, Oven Thermometer

Take action!

If you're looking for a fun dish to bring to any holiday party, these Gingerbread Man Cupcakes are sure to be a hit! With 7 cupcakes making up the essential head, arms, legs and body of the legendary Gingerbread Man, this recipe is fun to share and easy to whip together. Just toss together your favorite gumdrops button toppings, chocolate frosting, bright white icing and a little labor of love. The result is this adorable little guy that's sure to brighten the smiles of any party guest!