Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, chopped, softened; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp peppermint extract; 2 None eggs; 1/4 cup self-rising flour; 1 tbsp cocoa powder; 1/3 cup milk; 3.5 oz dark chocolate, grated; None None Decoration; 8.75 oz white fondant; None None liquid glucose or corn syrup, for brushing; 12 None mint chocolates, halved

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, chopped, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
2 None eggs
1/4 cup self-rising flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk
3.5 oz dark chocolate, grated
None None Decoration
8.75 oz white fondant
None None liquid glucose or corn syrup, for brushing
12 None mint chocolates, halved

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add peppermint extract. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour and cocoa powder together. Fold into batter, alternating with milk. Fold in chocolate. Distribute between paper liners and bake for 15-20 mins, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
3
To decorate, roll out fondant on a clean work surface to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 12 - 2 1/2 inch rounds. Brush tops of cupcakes with glucose. Top each with a fondant round. Brush underside of chocolates with glucose and press onto cupcakes.

2226

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

238

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, chopped, softened, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp peppermint extract, 2 None eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

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