Line muffin pan with paper liners.

Mix and bake cupcakes according to box directions.

Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Cream butter in a medium bowl

Slowly add in the powdered sugar, and milk as needed, until everything is incorporated and frosting is right consistency.

Transfer to piping bag or zippered bag and clip corner to pipe.

Ice each cupcake.

Sprinkle red sparkling sugar across the upper third of the top to make a hat.

Cut each mini marshmallow in half.

Place mini marshmallows to put a ball on the hat, make a fur band and make Santa's beard.

Place the Red Hot for the nose and two mini chocolate chips for the eyes.