Description

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Muffins are a rich, cozy chocolate treat topped with glossy chocolate and crushed peppermint for the perfect holiday finish. This easy recipe is ideal for a festive breakfast, healthy snack swap, sweet brunch addition, dessert board, and holiday food ideas when you want quick breakfast inspiration, easy recipe comfort, and fun baking ideas in one beautiful muffin.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1 cup milk

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/3 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sour cream, melted butter, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Heat the heavy cream until warm, pour it over the semi-sweet chocolate chips, and stir until smooth to make the chocolate topping.

9. Spoon the chocolate topping over the cooled muffins and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.

10. Let the topping set slightly before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter or the muffins can turn dense instead of soft and tender.

Use peppermint extract sparingly because a little gives plenty of flavor.

Add the crushed peppermint while the chocolate topping is still soft so it sticks well.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast / Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 52mg