Perfect Rudolph the Reindeer Cupcakes Recipe to Make - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups (155 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120 ml) milk
• ½ cup (120 ml) boiling water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ½ cups (315 g) powdered sugar
• 23 tablespoons (3045 milliliters) milk or heavy cream
• Mini pretzels
• Candy eyes
• Red candy-coated chocolates
• Mini marshmallows (optional)