Rudolph Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 24 (2 1/2 inch) muffin pan cups with liners.
2. 2
   Prepare cake mix according to package directions, and spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
3. 3
   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until toothpicks inserted in centers come out clean.
4. 4
   Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool on racks completely.
5. 5
   Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until creamy.
6. 6
   Gradually add powdered sugar, and 4 tablespoons strong brewed coffee and beat until smooth.
7. 7
   Add melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt; beat until well blended.
8. 8
   Add remaining coffee 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting is of desired spreading consistency.
9. 9
   Frost cooled cupcakes with frosting.
10. 10
    Stick 2 broken pretzel pieces in cupcake standing up, for antlers.
11. 11
    Give all the Rudolphs a red m&m nose and 2 m&m's that are the same color, for eyes.
12. 12
    (Could also use skittles for this if you like).