Santa Clause Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes.
2. 2
   Cool completely.
3. 3
   Frost each cupecake with vanilla frosting.
4. 4
   Decorate each cupcake to look like Santa.
5. 5
   For hat, sprinkle top third and half way down one side of cupcake with the red sugar crystals.
6. 6
   Place mini M&M's on frosting for eyes and nose.
7. 7
   Cut two mini marshmallows in half lengthwise, place at edge of red sugar for hat brim.
8. 8
   Place one mini mashmallow at end of red sugar on side for the hat tip.
9. 9
   For beard, place about ten mini marshmallows over bottom third of frosting.
10. 10
    Store in airtight container.