Bake the Cupcakes:

• Preheat your oven as per the cake mix instructions.
• Prepare the cupcake batter following the instructions on the box.
• Pour the batter into cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
• Bake according to the package instructions until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.

Make the Bear Faces:

• Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
• Dip one half of a large marshmallow into the melted candy, allowing excess to drip off. This forms the base of the bear’s face.
• Before the candy hardens, attach two red candies for ears and a mini chocolate chip for the nose.
• Let these set on a parchment-lined tray.

Assemble the Cupcakes:

• Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost the tops with vanilla frosting.
• Press shredded coconut onto the frosting for a snowy effect.
• Place a completed marshmallow bear face onto each cupcake.
• Use black decorating gel to add eyes and complete the bear’s face.