Holiday Cupcakes

Originally I was avoiding a post on holiday cupcakes because we don't have cupcake items in our holiday packs. But then I was swayed by the cute ideas out there and couldn't resist! Here are some cute cupcakes for this festive time of year. They'd still be cute for an ornament exchange. :) Or Christmas Eve get together!

1. My son is OBSESSED with the Grinch! I love it because I remember watching the movie when I was little too! Sugar Swings gives great instructions on how to make these cute Grinch cupcakes. There's a surprise heart inside too (since the Grinch's heart grew three sizes that day!). She made chocolate peppermint cupcakes with peppermint buttercream - yum!!

2. These Double Gingerbread Cupcakes from Babble look delicious AND pretty!

3. These Snowman Cupcakes courtesy Martha are absolutely adorable! I might make the snowmen sans cupcakes with my toddler tonight!

4. And you may have seen me post this on facebook, but it's worth repeating. These Hot Chocolate Cupcakes by Picky Palate look incredible! She used mint Hershey's kisses in the centers - yummy!