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Arrange 12 chocolate cupcakes on a clean work surface.
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Evenly spread chocolate frosting on top of each cupcake using a butter knife or offset spatula.
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Insert two pretzel twists into the upper edge of each frosted cupcake to resemble reindeer antlers.
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Place two candy eyes on each cupcake beneath the pretzel antlers.
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Press one red M&M into the center below the eyes to form the nose.
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Garnish with a single chocolate chip on each cupcake for extra festive detail, if desired.