Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 oz (softened) Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup Coconut flakes
• 6 medium (tops cut off to mimic Santa hats) Strawberries

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

3. 3

   In another bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the muffins fluffy.

5. 5

   Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about two-thirds full.

6. 6

   Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool on a wire rack.

7. 7

   While the muffins are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

8. 8

   Once the muffins have cooled completely, frost the tops of each muffin with the cream cheese frosting.

9. 9

   Sprinkle coconut flakes over the frosted muffins to resemble Santa's beard.

10. 10

    Place a strawberry on top of each muffin, cut side down, to mimic Santa’s hat.

11. 11

    For added detail, you can pipe a small dollop of frosting on the tip of the strawberry for the pom-pom of Santa's hat.

12. 12

    Chill the muffins for about 10 minutes to set, then serve and enjoy!