Description
White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are a delightful festive treat that beautifully combines the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with a refreshing hint of peppermint. These soft and fluffy cupcakes are topped with a luscious white chocolate frosting and garnished with crushed peppermint candies for an extra holiday crunch. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or any winter celebration, each bite promises joy and indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then add milk, melted white chocolate, and peppermint extract. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with additional melted white chocolate or your favorite frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg