Peppermint Hot Chocolate Muffins (Printable view)
Moist chocolate muffins with peppermint, studded with chips and crushed candies for a cozy treat.
# What You'll 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 (optional)
14 - 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
→ Topping
15 - Extra chocolate chips for garnish
16 - Mini marshmallows for garnish
17 - Additional crushed peppermint candies for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in chocolate chips, mini marshmallows (if using), and crushed peppermint candies until evenly distributed.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Sprinkle additional chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and peppermint candies over the tops of each muffin.
08 - Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs attached.
09 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It’s like unwrapping your favorite winter treat in muffin form, and there are warm gooey middles involved.
- Each bite has the perfect harmony of chocolate and cool peppermint, with pops of melty chips and bits of candy crunch.
02 -
- If you overmix the batter, the muffins go from dreamy to dense — stirring gently is key.
- Adding too much peppermint extract quickly makes the flavor overwhelming; stick to the measurement for balance.
03 -
- Bake a test muffin first to check doneness the moment the kitchen smells amazing.
- The real secret: mini marshmallows in the batter become pockets of caramel chew after baking.