Snowball Cupcakes Recipe

1 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Planning a winter themed or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer® Christmas Party soon? You'll want to try this delicious and super easy recipe for Snowball Cupcakes. Topped with marshmallows and coconut, these yummy cupcakes look just like a snowball!

Recipe Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
22 to 24 Servings
Ingredients:
Makes 24 Cupcakes
  • Prepared Vanilla Cake Mix
  • 2 drops Coconut Extract
  • 1 c. Miniature Marshmallows
  • 1 - 2 c. Shredded Coconut
  • 3 c. Vanilla Frosting
Step
1

Prepare the cupcakes per box instructions. Bake in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer® Christmas Cupcake Liners as directed. Once the cupcakes are cooled, mix vanilla frosting, marshmallows and 2 drops of coconut extract in a small bowl.

Snowball Cupcakes Recipe step 1
Step
2

Spread frosting mixture on top of the cupcake, making a mound of frosting.

Snowball Cupcakes Recipe step 2
Step
3

Cover frosting with shredded coconut. Using your hands, shape frosting into a ball, adding more coconut as needed.

Snowball Cupcakes Recipe step 3

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