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Description
These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Muffins are the perfect festive treat for holiday gatherings or cozy winter mornings. Rich with chocolate flavor and a hint of mint, these muffins are delightful warm from the oven, making them a must-try this season!
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup (180g) mini chocolate chips
- Optional: crushed peppermint candies for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Optional: Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top of each muffin for extra minty crunch.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint, hot chocolate, muffins, easy, festive