Description
These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Muffins are a cozy, chocolate-packed treat that feels perfect for breakfast ideas, holiday baking, dessert trays, and easy recipe moments all season long. With rich cocoa, melty chocolate chips, and a cool hint of peppermint, they bake up soft, fluffy, and festive enough for quick breakfast spreads, sweet snack breaks, or simple food ideas when you want something warm and homemade.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup mini marshmallows, optional
2 tablespoons crushed candy canes, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix the batter.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
7. Top with mini marshmallows and crushed candy canes if using.
8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use peppermint extract carefully since a little gives plenty of flavor.
Do not overmix the batter or the muffins can turn dense instead of soft.
For the best texture, enjoy them slightly warm when the chocolate chips are still soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
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