Description
Get ready to cozy up with these Peppermint Hot Chocolate Muffins—your new go-to treat when you need something festive, sweet, and soul-warming. Each muffin is packed with rich chocolate flavor, infused with peppermint, and topped with a gooey ganache drizzle and crunchy candy cane bits. They’re the perfect addition to your winter mornings, holiday parties, or as an easy dessert idea to impress guests. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a holiday snack, or fun food ideas, this easy recipe delivers delicious results every time.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
1/2 cup chocolate ganache (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and peppermint extract until smooth.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and half the crushed peppermint.
6. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Let cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.
9. Drizzle with ganache and top with remaining crushed peppermint.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter—just stir until everything is combined for the fluffiest texture.
For extra peppermint flair, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the ganache topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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