Ingredients
1
box (19.8 oz) fudge brownie mix
1/2
cup vegetable oil
1/4
cup water
3
eggs
1 1/2
cups chocolate creamy ready-to-spread frosting (from 16-oz container)
24
holiday-shaped pretzels or small pretzel twists
12
red spiced gumdrops
24
miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. In large bowl, stir brownie mix, oil, water and eggs with spoon until well blended. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup.
Bake 32 to 36 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Spread cupcakes with frosting. Decorate each with 2 pretzels for antlers, 1 red candy for nose and 2 baking bits for eyes.
