Peppermint Hot Chocolate Muffins (Printable Version)
Moist chocolate muffins with peppermint, chocolate chips, and crushed candies for a minty, cozy treat.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
12 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
13 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
14 - 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
→ Topping
15 - Additional chocolate chips for garnish
16 - Mini marshmallows for garnish
17 - Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until uniformly distributed.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well blended.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold together gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
05 - Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candies until evenly dispersed.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Sprinkle extra chocolate chips, marshmallows, and peppermint candies on top for garnish. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with moist crumbs attached.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
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- You get all the joy of a steaming mug of peppermint hot chocolate—without having to wait for cocoa to cool down
- Every bite feels like a holiday treat but comes together so easily even on the busiest days
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- If you're tempted to overmix the batter remember that leads to tough muffins—I learned the hard way by rushing once
- Sprinkling toppings generously before baking means every muffin looks bakery-worthy after
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- Always let your muffins cool for at least five minutes before moving or you'll risk tearing those fluffy edges
- If you gently warm the muffins just before serving it brings the chocolate and peppermint to life